DeSmith allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) but still took the loss in his previous start as he was downed by the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1. DeSmith has not been his usual sturdy self in the Penguins' crease this season, as he's posted a 5-9-2 record, 3.10 GAA and .907 SV%. He will hope for some better fortunes as he takes on Anaheim, who is last in the NHL in goals per game (2.26).

DeSmith stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) to snap a four-game losing skid as he beat Arizona his last time out. The 31-year-old has been forced into the starter's role due to an injury to Tristian Jarry, and has struggled so far with his 5-8-2 record, 3.00 GAA and .909 SV%. He will face Vancouver, who has lost four of their last five games but are ninth in the NHL in goals per game (3.38).

DeSmith stopped 19 of 21 shots (.905 SV%) in a relief loss vs. Boston in the Winter Classic as he was called upon for an injured Tristian Jarry. The 31-year-old backup does not have a great record (4-7-2) despite having a solid SV% (.911) and GAA (2.99). He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have wont their last two games and are eight in the NHL in shots per game (32.8).

DeSmith stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) as he picked up a loss in his last start vs. Carolina. The Penguins' backup has been solid this season, with his 4-6-1 record, 2.83 GAA and .914 SV%. He will face the Detroit Red Wings, who had their previous game postponed due to weather and are 28th in the NHL in shots per game (29.2).

DeSmith is being evaluated for an upper-body injury after missing the Penguins' practice on Tuesday. It would be a huge loss for Pittsburgh if he is forced to miss time as Tristian Jarry has struggled this season in the starter's spot while DeSmith has posted a .909 SV%, 2.88 GAA and 3-4-1 record in a backup role.

DeSmith was fantastic his last time out, stopping 28 of 30 shots as he beat the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. This is DeSmith's third start in four games for the Penguins as he holds a 2-3-1 record with a 2.67 GAA and a .916 SV%, He takes on the Toronto Maple Leafs again Tuesday who has surprisingly struggled to score this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals per game (2.81).

DeSmith will be getting his second start in as many games after stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he picked up his first win of the season vs. Washinton. The Penguins' backup has been solid as always this season despite his 1-3-1 record, posting a .912 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He faces off against the Toronto Maple Leafs who have struggled to score at their regular pace this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals for per game with 2.86.

DeSmith will be getting his second start in as many games after stopping 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) as he picked up his first win of the season vs. Washinton. The Penguins' backup has been solid as always this season despite his 1-3-1 record, posting a .912 SV% and 2.80 GAA. He faces off against the Toronto Maple Leafs who have struggled to score at their regular pace this season, ranking 23rd in the NHL in goals for per game with 2.86.

DeSmith picked up his fourth straight loss his last time out, allowing four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in a loss to Buffalo. The Penguins' backup has been okay this season, amassing an 0-3-1 record to go along with a .904 SV% and 3.25 GAA. He takes on the rival Washington Capitals' who just snapped a four-game losing streak themselves, with a 5-4 win over Edmonton on Monday.

DeSmith will be looking to pick up his first win of the 2021-22 season in a milestone game Wednesday, as it is the five-year veteran's 100th career game played. The 15% rostered Pittsburgh backup sports a solid .913 SV% and 2.97 GAA in his three starts even though he holds a 0-2-1 record. He will face a hot Buffalo team who ranks second in the NHL in goals-for-per game with 4.1.

DeSmith will likely get his first start of the season as the undefeated Penguins head to Montreal to take on the Canadiens on the road. The 31-year-old netminder enters his fifth season with Pittsburgh, backing up Jarry to a 2.79 GAA and .914 SV% in 2021-22. He will hope the Penguin's offence can continue to roll as it has posted six goals in both of their two wins to start the season.