The Penguins recalled DeSmith from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Matt Murray (undisclosed) has been ruled out of Friday's game in Carolina, so DeSmith will likely backup Tristan Jarry against the Hurricanes. The 26-year-old netminder will be returned to the minors as soon as Murray is cleared to play.

DeSmith was reassigned to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

With Matt Murray (lower body) officially activated from injured reserve Tuesday, there is no need to keep DeSmith on the roster and he will head down to the AHL to get some more playing time. The New Hampshire native made just one appearance while up with the big club this time, making eight out of a possible nine saves in a relief appearance against Toronto on Saturday, and will need to be better than that if he's going to make a permanent roster spot for himself.

DeSmith allowed one goal on nine shots during two periods of relief in a 4-3 loss against the Maples Leafs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The numbers don't indicate how well the rookie, who saw just three shots in the third period, played, but the one goal he did allow was costly. The Penguins were trying to rally from a 3-0 deficit and had just made it 3-2, but 22 seconds later, DeSmith allowed a deflection goal, which wasn't stoppable, to restore the two-goal deficit. DeSmith has stopped 20 of the 24 shots (.833 save percentage) in two NHL appearances.

DeSmith was recalled from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

How long DeSmith remains with the Penguins is likely tied to the length of Matt Murray's (lower body) absence. For now, the 26-year-old (and oldest goalie in the Pittsburgh organization) figures to serve as the backup to Tristan Jarry until Murray is able to return to action.

DeSmith was sent to AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After DeSmith underwhelmed in his debut allowing three goals on 15 shots, it seems Pittsburgh has already lost confidence in his play and he'll return to the minors. The backup goaltender position in Pittsburgh has been a revolving door this season, and if the 26-year-old fixes his weaknesses he could re-emerge as a candidate for the position later in the season.

DeSmith got scored on 10 seconds into his NHL career Sunday against Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

After starter Matt Murray was pulled in the first period after allowing four goals on nine shots, DeSmith was called upon to make his NHL debut against the Jets. Blake Wheeler completed a first-period hat trick as soon as DeSmith entered the game, while the Jets also scored three times on their following 11 shots. The 26-year-old has temporarily moved into the backup role with Antti Niemi now a member of the Florida Panthers, but don't expect him too see much ice time. He's been great in the minors, but certainly didn't look NHL-caliber Sunday. Exhibit caution before thinking about adding him due to his role on an Eastern Conference powerhouse.

DeSmith was summoned from AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

It looks like Casey DeSmith will be the backup to Matt Murray for the time being, since Antti Niemi's horrendous start to the season sent him to the waiver wire. DeSmith had a successful year in the minors last season recording a 2.01 GAA coupled with a .926 save percentage, and has won all three of his starts this season. DeSmith likely won't see much ice time, but if Murray needs a rest day or Pittsburgh plays a back-to-back he'll likely receive the start.

DeSmith allowed a pair of goals in just one period of action Tuesday versus Buffalo.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith -- who took over after the second period -- faced just eight shots on goal but still allowed two pucks to find the back of the net. The 26-year-old is fourth on the organization's depth chart and figures to spend the year with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

DeSmith will suit up for Tuesday's matchup with Buffalo and take over the crease in the third period, Sam Kasan of Pens Inside Scoop reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith will likely spend the year with AHL Wilkes-Barre/Scranton splitting duties with Tristan Jarry. The 26-year-old DeSmith went 21-5-1 with a .926 save percentage for the Baby Pens in 2016-17 which earned him a two-way deal in the offseason.