DeSmith -- who missed the entire opening-round series -- was dealing with a groin issue according to coach Mike Sullivan, who told reporters, "Casey was dealing with a soft tissue groin injury, which is not an easy injury from a goaltending standpoint. That's why he was unavailable for the playoffs."

EDGE Analysis

Considering starter Tristan Jarry gave up four or more goals in four of the six playoff clashes with the Islanders, it wouldn't have been a shock to see DeSmith get a look had he been available. The 29-year-old DeSmith has one more year remaining on his contract and figures to be back in Pittsburgh serving as the No. 2 behind Jarry.

DeSmith (lower body) won't be an option for Game 6 against the Islanders on Wednesday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith hasn't been skating with the team, so it would appear he is dealing with a longer-term injury. Even once cleared to play, DeSmith is unlikely to unseat Tristan Jarry as the No. 1 option, assuming the Penguins are able to extend the series beyond Game 6.

DeSmith (lower body) won't return to the lineup for Game 5 against the Islanders on Monday, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was unlikely to replace Tristan Jarry as the starter for Game 5, so his absence will have minimal impact on fantasy players. Without DeSmith, Max Lagace figures to continue deputizing as the No. 2.

DeSmith (lower body) won't travel with Pittsburgh for Games 3 and 4 versus the Islanders on Thursday and Saturday, respectively, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Not that there was really any doubt after Tristan Jarry's Game 2 performance, but DeSmith's absence pretty much guarantees that Jarry will start the next two games, as Pittsburgh is unlikely to role out Max Lagace. At this point, given the significant layoff due to his lower-body issue, it's likely DeSmtih won't play again this season even if cleared to serve as the backup.

DeSmith (lower body) won't be in the lineup against the Islanders for Game 2 on Tuesday, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith's absence likely wouldn't have impacted coach Mike Sullivan's decision to start Tristan Jarry, though another rough outing for Jarry could see the team look DeSmith's way if he is available. The 29-year-old netminder put together a solid regular season in which he posted an 11-7-0 record with a 2.54 GAA and two shutouts. Still, for now, it figures to be Jarry's net moving forward. Max Lagace figures to serve as the backup Tuesday.

DeSmith (lower body) didn't skate Sunday and will not dress for Sunday's Game 1 against the Islanders, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This news all but solidifies Tristan Jarry as the starter for Game 1, though that's yet to be confirmed. Penguins head coach Mike Sullivan figures to be coy with his injury news and lineup announcements throughout the postseason, so updates on DeSmith figure to be few and far between until he's ready to return.

DeSmith (lower body) didn't practice Saturday and is listed as day-to-day ahead of Sunday's Game 1 against the Islanders, Seth Rorabaugh of Tribune-Review Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith hasn't officially been ruled out, but the backup goalie seems unlikely to suit up given his absence from practice. Max Lagace -- who notched a shutout in the season finale to secure the East division crown in his only appearance of 2020-21 -- will likely back up starter Tristan Jarry if DeSmith can't go.

DeSmith -- who was already dealing with an injury -- left Friday's practice session with a lower-body issue. According to coach Mike Sullivan, "He is being evaluated for a lower-body injury. We will have more information moving forward."

EDGE Analysis

A potential injury to DeSmith figures to confirm Tristan Jarry's status as the starter for Game 1 versus New York on Sunday, though Sullivan hasn't officially named his No. 1 netminder for the start of the playoffs. If DeSmith is unable to dress for Sunday's contest, it would leave the untested Max Lagace to serve as the Penguins' backup.

DeSmith (lower body) joined his teammates for Wednesday's practice session.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith, along with starter Tristan Jarry (upper body), is expected to be available for Game 1 of the playoffs if needed. Jarry is slated to be the No. 1 option in the postseason, which means DeSmith may have played his last game of the year. Still, if he does get called into action, the Penguins faithful should feel fairly confident considering he went 11-7-0 with two shutouts and a 2.54 GAA in 20 outings.

DeSmith (lower body) is expected back for the postseason but he won't be in the lineup against Buffalo on Saturday. Coach Mike Sullivan told reporters, "Tristan is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Casey is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. They will be available for the playoffs, but neither one of them will be available for tomorrow's game."

EDGE Analysis

Unless Tristan Jarry suffers a setback in his recovery from an upper-body issue, we've likely seen the last of DeSmith this year, as Jarry should carry the load for the Penguins in the postseason. When called upon, the 29-year-old DeSmith went 11-7-0 with two shutouts and a 2.54 GAA during the regular season, decent numbers for a No. 2 netminder. Max Lagace figures to get the start with both Jarry and DeSmith unavailable Saturday.