DeSmith kicked out 26 of 29 shots in a 7-3 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith allowed two goals on eight shots in the first period. Pittsburgh was down 2-1 after that frame, but the Penguins rallied in the second with six goals, which was more than enough to hand DeSmith the victory. He has an 11-12-4 record, 3.27 GAA and .904 save percentage in 29 contests this season. The 31-year-old was 3-2-0 with a 2.95 GAA and a .918 save percentage over his previous six contests.

DeSmith will get the starting nod at home Sunday against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith will get his first start since Feb. 17, when he was tagged with five goals on 28 shots against the Islanders. On the year, the 31-year-old has registered a 3.28 GAA with a 10-12-4 record through 28 appearances. He's been worse at home, though, with a 3.86 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 10 games.

DeSmith was forced into relief duty Thursday, setting aside 14 of 15 shots in a 7-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins were a mess defensively, but DeSmith -- who played the final period -- largely stopped the bleeding after starter Tristan Jarry saw the puck go past him six times on 29 shots. DeSmith had the unenviable task of trying to stop Connor McDavid's penalty shot, and the league's top skater easily won the battle. Since Jarry started the last two games following a month-long absence from an upper-body injury, the Penguins may call on DeSmith for Saturday's road clash against the Blues.

DeSmith stopped 23 shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

The Penguins took a 4-2 lead with just over a minute left in the second period, but DeSmith watched it slip away down the stretch on two deflected pucks and a Brock Nelson power-play tally. The 31-year-old netminder has started eight straight games with Tristan Jarry (upper body) on the shelf, going 4-3-1 with a 3.46 GAA and .904 save percentage, but with Jarry poised to return soon, DeSmith should return to backup duties.

DeSmith is expected to start in Friday's road game against the Islanders, per Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith is 10-11-4 with a 3.21 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 26 contests this season. He's won three of his last four outings while posting a 2.34 GAA and a .937 save percentage over that stretch. The Islanders have the 25th-ranked offense with 2.88 goals per game.

DeSmith turned aside 38 of 39 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the final score, the Sharks had a lot of quality play, with DeSmith and the Penguins' first line being the difference. Since taking over as the Penguins' primary starter with Tristan Jarry (upper body) out, DeSmith has gone 4-2-1 in seven contests, and he's been asked to make 35 or more saves three times in that span. He's up to 10-11-4 with a 3.21 GAA and a .907 save percentage through 26 outings overall. The Penguins have a back-to-back up next, visiting the Islanders on Friday before hosting the Penguins on Saturday -- DeSmith will likely get at least one of those games regardless of if Jarry is ready to return by the weekend.

DeSmith will defend the road net Tuesday against San Jose, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith surrendered three goals on 15 shots in Saturday's 6-0 loss to Los Angeles prior to being pulled. In 25 appearances this season, he has a 9-11-4 record with a 3.30 GAA and a .903 save percentage. DeSmith will continue to be leaned on for starts until Tristan Jarry (upper body) is ready to return. The Sharks rank 20th in the league this year with 3.06 goals per game.

DeSmith allowed three goals on 15 shots in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith didn't have it Saturday, which was his second start in as many nights. He was pulled after Adrian Kempe's first goal of the game at 1:58 of the second period, but the Penguins' offense never gave DeSmith a chance to get off the hook. The 31-year-old has won three of his last starts, and he's at 9-11-4 with a 3.30 GAA and a .903 save percentage through 25 outings overall. If Tristan Jarry (upper body) is still out Tuesday, DeSmith would likely start against the Sharks.

DeSmith will patrol the blue paint in Los Angeles on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

With Tristan Jarry (upper body) still unavailable, DeSmith will make his sixth straight appearance, including Friday's win over Anaheim. He's gone 3-1-1 over this stretch while registering a .910 save percentage. He's 5-7-3 on the road this season with a 2.85 GAA.

DeSmith allowed three goals on 31 shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith picked up his third win in his last five outings, though he faded a bit at the end to turn a strong start into a just-okay effort. The 31-year-old improved to 9-10-4 with a 3.22 GAA and a .905 save percentage through 24 outings this season. Tristan Jarry (upper body) is with the Penguins on their current road trip, but it remains to be seen if he'll be activated to play Saturday versus the Kings, or if one of DeSmith or Dustin Tokarski gets the nod instead.