Contrary to an earlier report that confirmed Thatcher Demko as the starter, DeSmith is expected to get the home start versus Philadelphia on Thursday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice. DeSmith is having a fine season with the Canucks, having gone 6-2-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .920 save percentage. The Flyers are fifth in the NHL in shots on goal, averaging 32.9 per game.