DeSmith stopped 26 of 28 shots, leading the Canucks to a 5-2 win over the Predators on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was excellent in Tuesday's contest, allowing just one goal for the majority of the game before coughing up a late goal to Cody Glass in the third period. DeSmith has allowed two goals or less in his last three starts as he's been a strong option to turn to when Thatcher Demko needs a night off. DeSmith has a 6-2-2 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .923 save percentage on the season.

DeSmith will defend the road goal Tuesday against Nashville, according to Harman Dayal of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith is coming off a 30-save effort in Saturday's 2-1 shootout loss to Minnesota. He has earned a 5-2-2 record this season with a 2.48 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 10 appearances. The Predators sit 16th in the NHL this campaign with 3.16 goals per contest.

DeSmith stopped 30 shots in regulation and overtime and two of three shootout attempts in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old played well on his end of a goaltending duel with Filip Gustavsson, but Mats Zuccarello slipped a cheeky shot through his five-hole in the shootout to stick DeSmith with the OTL. He's allowed just one goal on 57 shots over his last two starts, and while Thatcher Demko is entrenched as the Canucks' No. 1 netminder, DeSmith's been one of the NHL's better backups this season with a 2.49 GAA and .919 save percentage through 10 appearances.

DeSmith will get the visiting start against Minnesota on Saturday, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was perfect Dec. 7 versus the Wild, stopping all 26 shots in a 2-0 victory. He has had great success in his career versus Minnesota, going 5-0-0 with a 1.78 GAA and a .943 save percentage in five contests. DeSmith has posted a 5-2-1 record this season with a 2.69 GAA and a .913 save percentage. The Wild sit 19th in the NHL this campaign with 3.04 goals per game.

DeSmith recorded a 26-save shutout in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was busy in this contest, but he held the fort and got just enough support from his teammates. This was DeSmith's first shutout as a Canuck and the 10th of his career. The 32-year-old netminder hasn't seen a lot of action lately, playing just five times since the start of November. He's at a 5-2-1 record with a 2.69 GAA and a .913 save percentage through nine appearances. DeSmith has been solid when he plays, and he may rotate in more often to keep Thatcher Demko fresh.

DeSmith was the first goalie off the ice Thursday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports, indicating he'll guard the cage against the Wild at home.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith will be playing in just his second match in the Canucks' last 10 outings, as he continues to serve as the No. 2 option behind Thatcher Demko. In limited action this year, DeSmith is 4-2-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .903 save percentage in eight appearances.

DeSmith surrendered four goals on 22 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith started the year fairly well, winning four of his first six outings, but he's now taken two straight losses. During his skid, he's allowed eight goals on 60 shots. The 32-year-old netminder is at 4-2-1 with a 3.06 GAA and a .907 save percentage through eight appearances. The Canucks don't have any back-to-back sets over the next week, so Thatcher Demko could get a run of uncontested playing time amid DeSmith's struggles.

DeSmith will protect the road goal in Saturday's game versus the Sharks, Kate Pettersen of the Canucks' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith will get the second half of a back-to-back after Thatcher Demko cruised to a win in Seattle on Friday. DeSmith is 4-1-1 with a 2.89 GAA and a .912 save percentage through seven contests. The Sharks are at the bottom of the NHL in most offensive metrics, so this is a favorable matchup for the 32-year-old goalie.

DeSmith allowed four goals on 38 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

After Vancouver took an early 1-0 lead, DeSmith surrendered four unanswered goals in the eventual 5-2 loss. It's the first regulation loss this season for the 32-year-old netminder -- he's now 4-1-1 with a .917 save percentage while backing up Thatcher Demko. While Demko should be back in net Saturday, the Canucks play four times next week, making it likely DeSmith will get at least one start.

DeSmith will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith will start the second half of a back-to-back after Thatcher Demko earned a 4-3 overtime win Wednesday over the Islanders. DeSmith has won four of his six outings this season, allowing 14 goals on 167 shots for a .916 save percentage. The Flames have scored just three goals over their last two games, though they'll be the fresher team for Thursday's contest.