DeSmith stopped all five shots he faced in relief of Thatcher Demko (illness) in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith played 11:46 in the third period after Demko left the game with a flu bug. This was likely a bit earlier than expected for DeSmith's Canucks debut, but he passed the test. He's set to serve in a backup role this year after posting a 3.17 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 38 appearances with the Penguins a year ago.

DeSmith was acquired by Vancouver on Tuesday from Montreal in exchange for Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was dealt to the Canadiens on August 6 as part of a three-team trade with Pittsburgh and San Jose. He posted a 15-16-4 record last season with a 3.17 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 38 appearances for the Penguins. DeSmith will compete with Spencer Martin and Arturs Silovs for the backup job behind Thatcher Demko during training camp.

DeSmith was traded to Montreal on Sunday as part of a three-team deal with Pittsburgh and San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens also received a 2025 second-round pick, Jeff Petry and Nathan Legare from the Penguins in the trade. Erik Karlsson and Rem Pitlick ended up with Pittsburgh, while Mike Hoffman was flipped to San Jose as part of the deal. DeSmith posted a 15-16-4 record last season with a 3.17 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 38 appearances. He is currently Montreal's third goalie on the depth chart behind Sam Montembeault and Jake Allen.

DeSmith stopped 31 of 33 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was solid in a winning effort, allowing just a pair of goals in the third period. The 31-year-old netminder improved to 15-16-4 on the season with a .905 save percentage. DeSmith should see a few more starting opportunities down the stretch while backing up Tristan Jarry.

DeSmith will be stationed between the pipes for Sunday's home tilt with the Flyers, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was blasted for six goals on 24 shots in his last outing Tuesday against Detroit. He fell to 14-16-4 with a 3.20 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 37 appearances. He dominated the Flyers on March 11, turning aside 31 of 32 shots in the victory.

DeSmith stopped 18 of 24 shots in the Penguins' 7-4 loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith did not have his best Tuesday, giving up six goals on just 24 shots. This is the third straight start for DeSmith where he has allowed at least three goals after starting off the month of March strong. He should return to a backup role relatively soon as Tristan Jarry has returned from a lower-body injury.

DeSmith will get the starting nod on the road against Detroit on Tuesday, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith will make his third straight start after conceding a combined six goals on 67 shots (.910 save percentage) in his previous two outings. The 31-year-old New Hampshire native could see some extra starts down the stretch with Tristan Jarry dealing with injuries and struggling to put together wins.

DeSmith saved 31 of 34 shots in a 4-3 win over Washington on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith struggled in the third period, allowing three goals on 11 shots. He coughed up a 3-0 lead as a result, but Evgeni Malkin bailed him out by finding the back of the net late in the final frame. DeSmith has a 14-15-4 record, 3.11 GAA and .907 save percentage in 36 outings this season. The 31-year-old goaltender was 0-2-0 with a 2.77 GAA and an .889 save percentage over his previous three contests.

DeSmith was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Saturday and is expected to get the home crease versus Washington, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith has lost his last two decisions, including a strong 30-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Dallas. He's 13-15-4 with a 3.11 GAA and .907 save percentage this season. DeSmith will face the Capitals, who are 17th in NHL scoring, averaging 3.16 goals per game.

DeSmith allowed three goals on 33 shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was solid Thursday, holding Dallas to just one goal over the first two periods. However, the Stars would beat DeSmith twice in the third period, handing the Penguins a 3-2 loss. The 31-year-old netminder falls to 13-15-4 with a .907 save percentage on the year. DeSmith could see another chance in goal Saturday against the Capitals if Tristan Jarry (lower body) remains sidelined.