DeSmith recorded a 26-save shutout in Thursday's 2-0 win over the Wild.
DeSmith was busy in this contest, but he held the fort and got just enough support from his teammates. This was DeSmith's first shutout as a Canuck and the 10th of his career. The 32-year-old netminder hasn't seen a lot of action lately, playing just five times since the start of November. He's at a 5-2-1 record with a 2.69 GAA and a .913 save percentage through nine appearances. DeSmith has been solid when he plays, and he may rotate in more often to keep Thatcher Demko fresh.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Exits ice first Thursday
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DeSmith was the first goalie off the ice Thursday, Jeff Paterson of The Hockey News reports, indicating he'll guard the cage against the Wild at home.
DeSmith will be playing in just his second match in the Canucks' last 10 outings, as he continues to serve as the No. 2 option behind Thatcher Demko. In limited action this year, DeSmith is 4-2-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .903 save percentage in eight appearances.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Takes another loss
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DeSmith surrendered four goals on 22 shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Sharks.
DeSmith started the year fairly well, winning four of his first six outings, but he's now taken two straight losses. During his skid, he's allowed eight goals on 60 shots. The 32-year-old netminder is at 4-2-1 with a 3.06 GAA and a .907 save percentage through eight appearances. The Canucks don't have any back-to-back sets over the next week, so Thatcher Demko could get a run of uncontested playing time amid DeSmith's struggles.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Starting in San Jose
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DeSmith will protect the road goal in Saturday's game versus the Sharks, Kate Pettersen of the Canucks' official site reports.
DeSmith will get the second half of a back-to-back after Thatcher Demko cruised to a win in Seattle on Friday. DeSmith is 4-1-1 with a 2.89 GAA and a .912 save percentage through seven contests. The Sharks are at the bottom of the NHL in most offensive metrics, so this is a favorable matchup for the 32-year-old goalie.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Falls to Calgary
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DeSmith allowed four goals on 38 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Flames.
After Vancouver took an early 1-0 lead, DeSmith surrendered four unanswered goals in the eventual 5-2 loss. It's the first regulation loss this season for the 32-year-old netminder -- he's now 4-1-1 with a .917 save percentage while backing up Thatcher Demko. While Demko should be back in net Saturday, the Canucks play four times next week, making it likely DeSmith will get at least one start.
DeSmith will guard the road goal Thursday versus the Flames, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
DeSmith will start the second half of a back-to-back after Thatcher Demko earned a 4-3 overtime win Wednesday over the Islanders. DeSmith has won four of his six outings this season, allowing 14 goals on 167 shots for a .916 save percentage. The Flames have scored just three goals over their last two games, though they'll presumably be the fresher team for Thursday's contest.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Sharp again in win
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DeSmith stopped 30 of 32 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over Montreal.
DeSmith held the Canadiens off the board for the first two periods before allowing a pair of tallies in the third en route to his fourth win in five starts. The veteran netminder has played well while backing up Thatcher Demko in his first season with Vancouver, as he improved to 4-0-1 with an impressive .922 save percentage to open the campaign.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Starting Sunday
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DeSmith will get the start Sunday on the road vs. Montreal, Thomas Drance of The Athletic reports.
Thatcher Demko will start Saturday vs. Toronto, with DeSmith getting the nod in the second leg of a back-to-back Sunday against the Canadiens. DeSmith was solid in his last outing, stopping 28 of 30 shots in a win over Ottawa. Overall, the 32-year-old goaltender is 3-0-1 with a .911 save percentage on the season.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Another strong outing
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DeSmith made 28 saves in a 5-2 win over the Senators on Thursday.
DeSmith had little chance on either goal. Drake Batherson intercepted a clearing attempt by Canucks' defender Ian Cole, went in alone and deked on the forehand over DeSmith's glove to cut the score to 2-1 late in the first. Then Artem Zub's point shot deflected off Elias Pettersson midway through the second to knot the game 2-2. DeSmith still coughs up big rebounds, but he's been a good fit behind Thatcher Demko. He is 3-0-1 with a 2.82 GAA and a .919 save percentage -- he's playing some of the best hockey of his career.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Facing Senators
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DeSmith will get the starting nod on the road in Ottawa on Thursday, according to Thomas Drance of The Athletic.
DeSmith is 2-0-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .905 save percentage this season. The netminder is the backup to Thatcher Demko, who has been sensational this season. DeSmith will face the Senators, who are coming off a 6-3 win over the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Slated to face Rangers
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DeSmith is the planned starter for Saturday's home game versus the Rangers, coach Rick Tocchet told Thomas Drance of The Athletic on Friday.
Thatcher Demko will face the Blues at home Friday, so it makes sense that DeSmith is slated to serve in the second half of the back-to-back. DeSmith has a 2-0-0 record while stopping 75 of 81 shots (.926 save percentage) through three outings this year. The Rangers have a 5-2-0 record, but they've been mediocre offensively, averaging 3.00 goals per game.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Great addition to team
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DeSmith stopped 33 of 36 shots in a 5-3 win over Florida on Saturday.
DeSmith has been a great addition to the Canucks, winning both of his starts. He has a 2.73 GAA through three appearances. With Vancouver playing so well this season, DeSmith is a strong fantasy play when he's in the blue paint.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Makes 37 saves in win
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DeSmith stopped 37 of 40 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
Edmonton was aggressive early, but DeSmith was able to limit the damage to one goal in the first period. The Oilers tallied twice on the power play in the second, but the Canucks went ahead for good with Sam Lafferty's goal in the third. DeSmith got the nod with Thatcher Demko (illness) evidently not quite 100 percent. The 32-year-old DeSmith figures to hold down a backup role this year, though a performance like Saturday's could help him carve out a slightly larger share of playing time.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Set to start Saturday
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DeSmith is slated to start on the road against Edmonton on Saturday, per David Quadrelli of Canucks Army.
DeSmith stopped all five shots he faced in 11:46 of ice time in Wednesday's 8-1 victory over the Oilers. He entered the contest in the third period because Thatcher Demko was dealing with an illness. DeSmith had a 15-16-4 record, 3.17 GAA and .905 save percentage in 38 contests last season.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Appears in relief
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DeSmith stopped all five shots he faced in relief of Thatcher Demko (illness) in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Oilers.
DeSmith played 11:46 in the third period after Demko left the game with a flu bug. This was likely a bit earlier than expected for DeSmith's Canucks debut, but he passed the test. He's set to serve in a backup role this year after posting a 3.17 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 38 appearances with the Penguins a year ago.
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Canucks' Casey DeSmith: Acquired by Vancouver
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DeSmith was acquired by Vancouver on Tuesday from Montreal in exchange for Tanner Pearson and a 2025 third-round pick.
DeSmith was dealt to the Canadiens on Aug. 6 as part of a three-team trade with Pittsburgh and San Jose. He posted a 15-16-4 record last season with a 3.17 GAA and a .905 save percentage in 38 appearances for the Penguins. DeSmith will compete with Spencer Martin and Arturs Silovs for the backup job behind Thatcher Demko during training camp.
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Penguins' Casey DeSmith: Earns win Sunday
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DeSmith stopped 31 of 33 shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Flyers.
DeSmith was solid in a winning effort, allowing just a pair of goals in the third period. The 31-year-old netminder improved to 15-16-4 on the season with a .905 save percentage. DeSmith should see a few more starting opportunities down the stretch while backing up Tristan Jarry.
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Penguins' Casey DeSmith: Starting Sunday
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DeSmith will be stationed between the pipes for Sunday's home tilt with the Flyers, Dave Molinari of Pittsburgh Hockey Now reports.
DeSmith was beaten six times on 24 shots in his last outing Tuesday against Detroit. He fell to 14-16-4 with a 3.20 GAA and a .904 save percentage through 37 appearances. DeSmith dominated the Flyers on March 11, turning aside 31 of 32 shots in the victory.
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Penguins' Casey DeSmith: Allows six in loss
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DeSmith stopped 18 of 24 shots in the Penguins' 7-4 loss to the Red Wings on Tuesday.
DeSmith was not at his best Tuesday, and this was the third straight start in which he's allowed at least three goals. That's in contrast to the 31-year-old's 2.07 GAA and .927 save percentage over his first five appearances in March. He should return to a backup role relatively soon as Tristan Jarry has returned from a lower-body injury.
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Penguins' Casey DeSmith: In goal Tuesday
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DeSmith will get the starting nod on the road against Detroit on Tuesday, Penguins radio play-by-play announcer Josh Getzoff reports.
DeSmith will make his third straight start after conceding a combined six goals on 67 shots (.910 save percentage) in his previous two outings. The 31-year-old New Hampshire native could see some extra starts down the stretch with Tristan Jarry dealing with injuries and struggling to put together wins.
