DeSmith turned aside 24 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The Canucks took a 3-1 lead into the third period, but DeSmith let it slip through his fingers before getting beaten on a penalty shot in OT by Jake Walman. The veteran backup hasn't lost in regulation since the calendar flipped to 2024, going 1-0-3 in four starts, but his lackluster 3.18 GAA and .881 save percentage during that time will ensure that his workload remains small behind Thatcher Demko.

DeSmith will get the starting nod in Detroit on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith has lost his last two starts in extra time, giving the 32-year-old netminder a 7-3-4 record this season with a 2.65 GAA and a .909 save percentage. The Red Wings have been finding the back of the net at a high rate this season, ranking fifth in the league with a 3.48 goals per game.

DeSmith stopped 14 of 18 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith gave up two goals in the first period, but the Blues didn't add much pressure after that. A Pius Suter hat trick forced overtime, where Brayden Schenn scored for St. Louis to send DeSmith to his second straight defeat past regulation time. The 32-year-old goalie is at 7-3-4 with a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 15 appearances. He's unlikely to make a significant challenge for Thatcher Demko's starting role.

DeSmith is expected to start in Wednesday's home contest against St. Louis, Chris Faber of the Canucks' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith is making his first start since saving 40 of 43 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to Columbus on Jan. 15. He has a 7-3-3 record, 2.55 GAA and .915 save percentage in 14 contests overall. The Blues rank 26th offensively this year with 2.82 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for DeSmith.

DeSmith allowed three goals on 44 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout road loss against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith did a pretty good job in an entertaining game, allowing two even-strength goals and one on the power play. He stopped the first three shots he faced in the shootout, but he was unable to keep Kirill Marchenko from scoring on the goal poke in the fourth round of the extra session. The Canucks are back at it Thursday against the visiting Coyotes.

DeSmith will guard the road net Monday against Columbus, per Canucks' rinkside reporter Kate Pettersen.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith is coming off an 18-save performance in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders. He has registered a mark of 7-3-2 this season with one shutout, a 2.53 GAA and a .913 save percentage over 13 games played. The Blue Jackets have scored just 3.00 goals per game this campaign

DeSmith stopped 18 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith didn't face a heavy workload Tuesday, as he allowed just a pair of goals to Brock Nelson, earing his first win since Dec. 19. DeSmith has seen limited work behind Thatcher Demko in Vancouver, though he's been solid of late, going 3-1-1 with a .931 save percentage over his last five outings. Overall, DeSmith improved to 7-3-2 with a .913 save percentage and 2.53 GAA this season.

DeSmith will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Islanders, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith has a 6-3-2 record this season with one shutout, a 2.58 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 12 appearances. He will get the second half of Vancouver's back-to-back after Thatcher Demko played in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. The Islanders rank 18th in the league this campaign with 3.08 goals per contest.

DeSmith allowed four goals on 25 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

After turning aside 13 shots to blank Philadelphia in the opening frame, DeSmith surrendered three goals in the second en route to the 4-1 loss. The 32-year-old netminder had been playing well prior to the holiday break, going 2-0-1 with a .965 save percentage in his previous three outings. DeSmith is now 6-3-2 on the season with a .917 save percentage and 2.58 GAA while backing up Thatcher Demko.

Contrary to an earlier report that confirmed Thatcher Demko as the starter, DeSmith is expected to get the home start versus Philadelphia on Thursday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice. DeSmith is having a fine season with the Canucks, having gone 6-2-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .920 save percentage. The Flyers are fifth in the NHL in shots on goal, averaging 32.9 per game.