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.

DeSmith stopped 30 of 32 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith held the Canadiens off the board for the first two periods before allowing a pair of tallies in the third en route to his fourth win in five starts. The veteran netminder has played well while backing up Thatcher Demko in his first season with Vancouver, as he improved to 4-0-1 with an impressive .922 save percentage to open the campaign.

DeSmith will get the start Sunday on the road vs. Montreal, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thatcher Demko will start Saturday vs. Toronto, with DeSmith getting the nod in the second leg of a back-to-back Sunday against the Canadiens. DeSmith was solid in his last outing, stopping 28 of 30 shots in a win over Ottawa. Overall, the 32-year-old goaltender is 3-0-1 with a .911 save percentage on the season.

DeSmith made 28 saves in a 5-2 win over the Senators on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith had little chance on either goal. Drake Batherson intercepted a clearing attempt by Canucks' defender Ian Cole, went in alone and deked on the forehand over DeSmith's glove to cut the score to 2-1 late in the first. Then Artem Zub's point shot deflected off Elias Pettersson midway through the second to knot the game 2-2. DeSmith still coughs up big rebounds, but he's been a good fit behind Thatcher Demko. He is 3-0-1 with a 2.82 GAA and .919 save percentage, and he's playing some of the best hockey of his career.

DeSmith will get the starting nod on the road in Ottawa on Thursday, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith is 2-0-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .905 save percentage this season. The netminder is the backup to Thatcher Demko, who has been sensational this season. DeSmith will face the Senators, who are coming off a 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

DeSmith allowed four goals on 24 shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith and the Canucks had few answers for the Rangers' power play, which converted three times in regulation. This was the worst of DeSmith's four outings this season, and it also resulted in his first defeat (2-0-1). The 32-year-old netminder is likely to play no more than once per week as long as Thatcher Demko remains healthy and effective.

DeSmith is the planned starter for Saturday's home game versus the Rangers, coach Rick Tocchet told Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Thatcher Demko will face the Blues at home Friday, so it makes sense that DeSmith is slated to serve in the second half of the back-to-back. DeSmith has a 2-0-0 record while stopping 75 of 81 shots (.926 save percentage) through three outings this year. The Rangers have a 5-2-0 record, but they've been mediocre offensively, averaging 3.00 goals per game.