DeSmith made 26 saves in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith gave up a pair of goals in the first period but settled down after that, allowing just one more the rest of the way and stymieing all three of New York's shootout attempts. His record now sits at 4-1-0 despite an ugly .885 save percentage.

DeSmith will take on the Islanders in Thursday's road matchup, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite his 3-1-0 record, DeSmith owns a .882 save percentage and 2.86 GAA in five appearances so far this season. He's coughed up 10 goals on 83 shots in his last three starts. The 29-year-old will aim for his first win of February against an Islanders squad that averages just 2.27 goals per game, the fourth-fewest in the NHL.

Smith stopped 21 of 23 shots Monday in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Smith was tagged with his first loss of the season even though he enjoyed his best performance to date; 29-year-old had entered the night with a 3-0-0 record despite having posted a sub-.900 save percentage in each of his first three starts. Smith will likely take a seat behind Tristan Jarry on Tuesday for the first of back-to-back tilts with the Devils.

DeSmith will be between the pipes for Monday's road tilt versus the Rangers, Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith's numbers on the year haven't been great as he is sporting a 3.05 GAA and .875 save percentage. Having said that, the 29-year-old netminder remains undefeated in three starts which is no doubt the most important thing for the Penguins as they look to extend their playoff streak. With a back-to-back on the schedule, the struggling Tristan Jarry figures to get the nod against New Jersey on Tuesday.

DeSmith turned aside 30 shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was making his first start since Jan. 19 and earned the win when Sidney Crosby lit the lamp in overtime. DeSmith has now won each of his three starts -- two in extra time and one in a shootout -- despite yielding 11 goals across those appearances. The 29-year-old owns an .875 save percentage and will only see spot starts as long as No. 1 starter Tristan Jarry remains healthy.

DeSmith will guard the road goal during Saturday's game versus the Rangers, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith wasn't great in his last start Jan. 19 against the Capitals, allowing four goals on 26 shots, but he was still able to pick up his second win of the season thanks to strong goal support from his teammates. The 29-year-old American will attempt to remain unbeaten in a road matchup with a struggling Rangers team that's lost four of its last five games.

DeSmith made 22 saves and chipped in with an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win against the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

It was a little shaky at times -- Tom Wilson's first of two goals went off, up and over DeSmith's shoulder and into the net -- but the 29-year-old emerged with his second win in a row against Washington. DeSmith also lobbed a perfect breakaway pass to Teddy Blueger for a short-handed goal in the second period that drew the Penguins to within 4-3. With Tristan Jarry struggling out of the gate, DeSmith could continue to push for starts.

DeSmith will get the starting nod at home against the Capitals on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith will be back between the pipes after stopping 20 of 23 shots in Sunday's clash with Washington. Starter Tristan Jarry has struggled to start the year and has never faced the Caps in his young career. If DeSmith puts together another strong outing Tuesday, he could make the case for increased minutes moving forward.

DeSmith stopped 20 of 23 shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

The numbers, including an .870 save percentage, don't look particularly strong, but DeSmith acquitted himself just fine in his first start of the year. He was at his best during the shootout when he came up with saves on T.J. Oshie, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Alex Ovechkin. Pittsburgh may turn back to No. 1 starter Tristan Jarry for Tuesday's rematch against the Capitals.

DeSmith will start between the pipes for Sunday's home game versus the Capitals, Wes Crosby of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was needed in relief for starter Tristan Jarry in Friday's loss to the Flyers, stopping 12 of 13 shots in the 5-2 loss. Sunday will mark the 29-year-old's first start of the season, as he's expected to handle back up duties in Pittsburgh following Matt Murray's trade to Ottawa this offseason. DeSmith will face a stiff test against a Capitals team that has gotten out of the gate with a 2-0-0 record this season, racking up eight goals over that span.