Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Mon 3/5/18 12:18 PM

Despite earlier reports, DeSmith will not be in goal to face the Flames on Monday, Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Considering DeSmith was yanked from the crease in his previous outing -- in which he allowed three goals on five shots -- it makes sense that coach Mike Sullivan will stick with Tristan Jarry in goal. Ultimately, the two netminders are just stop gaps until Matt Murray (concussion) is given the all-clear to return.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Mon 3/5/18 11:00 AM

DeSmith will get the starting nod against the Flames on Monday, Sam Werner of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite Tristan Jarry's strong performance versus the Islanders on Saturday, coach Mike Sullivan appears set to go with DeSmith versus Calgary. Given the Pens play four games this week, it seems likely the two netminders will each get a pair of starts -- that is, until starter Matt Murray (concussion) is given the green light to return to action.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Fri 3/2/18 12:06 AM

DeSmith lasted just 5:27 before getting the hook in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Bruins. He allowed three goals on five shots.
EDGE Analysis
As you can guess from the final score, Tristan Jarry wasn't much better than DeSmith in relief. While Pittsburgh's offense is still clicking, the team has plenty of questions to answer in net with Matt Murray (concussion) once again on the shelf and no Marc-Andre Fleury around to cover for him.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Thu 3/1/18 12:10 PM

DeSmith will get the starting nod against the Bruins on Thursday, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith has given up three goals on 38 shots in each of his previous two outings, both against the Devils. The 26-year-old will get another chance at taking over the crease in Matt Murray's (concussion) absence, but fantasy owners should expect him to be on a short leash with Tristan Jarry waiting in the wings.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Tue 2/27/18 11:56 PM

DeSmith's 35 saves weren't enough in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith didn't play poorly, allowing just one goal in each frame. Unfortunately for DeSmith, New Jersey's Keith Kinkaid was just a bit better in what was an evenly-played game. Losses to the Devils in each of his past two starts have dropped DeSmith's record to 3-4-0, but his 2.35 GAA and .925 save percentage suggest the backup remains a solid streamer when he gets the chance to scuff up the crease. Those opportunities should come more often with Matt Murray (concussion) sidelined, though Tristan Jarry should get the majority of the work.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Tue 2/27/18 3:09 PM

DeSmith will be between the pipes versus the Devils on Tuesday, DK on Pittsburgh Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith gets the nod with Matt Murray (concussion) sidelined indefinitely. The Pens will likely utilize a combination of DeSmtih and Tristan Jarry until their No. 1 netminder is cleared to return. Given Pittsburgh's potent offense (3.24 goals per game), DeSmith will just need to keep games close and should be able to rely on Sidney Crosby and company to give him a manageable lead.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Mon 2/26/18 7:32 PM

DeSmith was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday, Jonathan Bombulie of TribLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith has been excellent when asked to start since the New Year, as in five appearances he's notched a .939 save percentage and 2.03 GAA, winning three games as well. With Matt Murray (undisclosed) being evaluated for an injury at the moment also, DeSmith could be in line to start Tuesday against New Jersey, and has taken over the role of backup goaltender at the moment since Tristan Jarry was also demoted Monday too.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Thu 2/8/18 12:32 PM

DeSmith has been reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith was flipped for Tristan Jarry in a swap that fantasy owners should probably expect to happen frequently throughout the remainder of the season. With Matt Murray getting the bulk of the ice time in Pittsburgh, DeSmith and Jarry will essentially split the starting job with the Baby Pens as they move between leagues.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Sun 2/4/18 1:17 AM

DeSmith made 35 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Devils on Saturday night.
EDGE Analysis
The ice was tilted toward DeSmith -- he saw 38 shots, while Keith Kinkaid saw just 16. He now has a 3-3 record with a 2.24 GAA and .925 save percentage. DeSmith's value is going to be highest in leagues where you can take advantage of match-up situations. Otherwise, he just won't get much action.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Sat 2/3/18 5:24 PM

DeSmith will guard the cage in Saturday's road game against the Devils, Josh Getzoff of PensTV reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith will be chasing his third consecutive win in an important divisional clash. The Penguins are just one point ahead of the Devils in the Metropolitan Division standings, with this assignment proving that coach Mike Sullivan has plenty of faith in the rookie netminder. New Jersey only ranks 20th in the league in home scoring (2.88 goals per game), which sets DeSmith up nicely to extend his winning streak. You could do much worse than roll the dice on the American tender in DFS settings on Saturday.