Casey DeSmith
G - Vancouver Canucks
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Casey DeSmith struggled in net for the Canucks Saturday, allowing four goals on 28 shots faced in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
DeSmith has struggled in limited action in the crease of late, allowing three or more goals in four of his last five starts (1-1-3) for the Canucks. The veteran netminder has fought consistency issues while serving as the backup to No.1 netminder Thatcher Demko for head coach Rick Tocchet, posting a 2.74 GAA and .908 save percentage in 16 appearances (7-3-5) so far this season.
Casey DeSmith allowed three goals on 33 shots faced in the Penguins' 3-2 loss to the Stars Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact
DeSmith has been steady in the crease of late for the Penguins, allowing three goals or less in each of his last five starts (2-2-0, .904 save percentage) for the club. The backup netminder has given fantasy owners inconsistent results for much of the season, carrying a 3.11 GAA and .907 save percentage in 35 appearances (13-15-4) between the pipes so far this season.
Casey DeSmith struggled between the pipes for the Penguins Friday night, allowing five goals on just 28 shots faced in a 5-4 loss to the Islanders.
Fantasy Impact
DeSmith has left plenty to be desired in net of late for the Penguins, allowing three or more goals in seven of his last 10 starts (5-3-2, .889 save percentage) for the club. The 31-year-old netminder will need to be more consistent in net with No. 1 goaltender Tristan Jarry on long-term injured reserve, posting a 3.28 GAA and .904 save percentage in 27 starts (10-12-4) in the crease so far this season.
Casey DeSmith allowed three goals on 31 shots faced in the Penguins' 6-3 win over the Ducks Friday night.
Fantasy Impact
DeSmith has allowed three or more goals in five of his last seven starts (4-1-2) for the Penguins, recording an .899 save percentage in that span. The netminder has seen more work than expected with No. 1 goaltender Tristan Jarry in and out of the lineup, posting a 3.22 GAA and .905 save percentage in 24 starts (9-10-4) in net so far this season.
Casey DeSmith stopped 43 of 45 shots faced in the Penguins' 3-2 loss to the Capitals Thursday night.
Fantasy Impact
DeSmith has struggled between the pipes of late for the Penguins, allowing three or more goals in three of his last five starts (2-1-2, .864 save percentage) for the club. The 31-year-old netminder has once again been relegated to a backup role with No. 1 goaltender Tristan Jarry back from injury, carrying a 3.26 GAA and .904 save percentage in 21 starts (7-9-4) in the crease so far this season.
