DeSmith will start between the pipes Friday in Carolina, per Mike DeFabo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith has gone 4-0-1 with a 2.96 GAA and .901 save percentage over his last eight performances. Carolina has been excellent at home this season, going 19-4-2 alongside the fourth-best home power-play percentage of 28.1. At home, the Hurricanes average 33 shots on goal and 3.56 goals for, ranking 11th and sixth, respectively.