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Solid in Thursday's win DeSmith stopped 16 of 17 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

Impact DeSmith limited the damage to a Juraj Slafkovsky goal late in the second period. The Canucks have done well to limited the pucks getting through to DeSmith, who has faced just 58 shots over his last three outings. He's 2-1-1 as the team's primary starter with Thatcher Demko (knee) sidelined. DeSmith is up to 10-5-6 with a 2.75 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 23 appearances this season. The Canucks' homestand continues Saturday versus the Flames.

MARCH 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Montreal DeSmith will guard the home goal versus the Canadiens on Thursday.

Impact DeSmith continues his run as the No. 1 goalie with Thatcher Demko (knee) sidelined. DeSmith has allowed eight goals over his last three starts, going 1-1-1 in that span. He won his previous outing against the Canadiens with 30 saves on 32 shots in a 5-2 victory in November.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lightly tested in win DeSmith stopped 15 of 17 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact The Sabres were a bit flat in the second half of their back-to-back, though Rasmus Dahlin's two goals in the third period made it interesting. DeSmith was able to hold on late for his first win in four outings since Thatcher Demko (knee) was injured. The 32-year-old DeSmith has gone 9-5-6 with a 2.83 GAA and an .897 save percentage over 22 appearances. The Canucks have a favorable matchup Thursday versus the Canadiens, and DeSmith will have some workload-based appeal in fantasy as long as Demko is out.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits ice first Tuesday DeSmith was the first goalie off the ice Tuesday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports, an indication he'll guard the cage at home versus the Sabres.

Impact DeSmith continues to see an uptick in opportunities with Thatcher Demko (knee) sidelined. In his first season with Vancouver, the 32-year-old DeSmith is 8-5-6 with one shutout and a 2.87 GAA in 21 contests. If Demko is out for much longer, the team may have to give a start or two to Arturs Silovs.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two goals in loss DeSmith allowed two goals on 24 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Capitals.

Impact It was a relatively low-event game, but the Capitals scored twice in a span of 1:53 in the second period to turn things around. That left DeSmith with his second straight loss since he took over the starting role with Thatcher Demko (knee) out. DeSmith is down to 8-5-6 with a 2.87 GAA and an .898 save percentage over 21 appearances. DeSmith is likely to continue handling a large role -- the Canucks aren't scheduled for any back-to-backs over the next week, and Demko's not expected to return until close to the end of the month at the earliest.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to start vs. Wasington DeSmith will guard the home net Saturday against the Capitals, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact DeSmith is lined up to start Vancouver's next two contests with Thatcher Demko (knee) sidelined, per coach Rick Tocchet. The 32-year-old DeSmith's made 20 appearances this season, going 8-4-6 with an .897 save percentage and 2.91 GAA. The Capitals are averaging 2.63 goals per game this year, the fourth-lowest mark in the league.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Can't maintain lead DeSmith stopped 30 of 34 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Impact DeSmith was spotted a 3-0 lead early in the second period, but it slipped away over the final 35 minutes of regulation. A pinball goal in overtime completed the collapse for the Canucks. It's a concerning starting to DeSmith's temporary run as the No. 1 goalie with Thatcher Demko (knee) expected to miss at least two weeks. DeSmith is down to 8-4-6 with a 2.91 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 20 appearances. The Canucks will at least be at home for the rest of March, so travel won't be an issue. They host the Capitals on Saturday.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Canucks Game Day: How Casey DeSmith can help stop raging Avalanche The Canucks have lost twice to the Avalanche this season. Can goaltender Casey DeSmith fill in admirably for injured Thatcher Demko?

MARCH 13, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

PRACTICE | Casey DeSmith | Vancouver Canucks Casey DeSmith meets with the media following practice Tuesday morning.

MARCH 12, 2024 • NHL.COM

Steady in relief DeSmith stopped all 10 shots he faced in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Jets.

Impact Thatcher Demko (undisclosed) left in the second period, and DeSmith was able to finish off the combined shutout. The win will go to Demko, while DeSmith has now stopped 27 of the last 28 shots he's faced over two outings since his Feb. 19 disaster of a start in Minnesota. The 32-year-old netminder is 8-4-5 with a 2.85 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 19 appearances. If Demko misses time, DeSmith will be in line for a larger role, though the Canucks have just two games over the next seven days.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Wins close game DeSmith stopped 17 of 18 shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

Impact DeSmith was torched for eight goals in his last game and 19 goals across his four-game losing streak, which came to an end with this narrow win. The 32-year-old is up to 8-4-5 with a 2.95 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 18 games as backup to Thatcher Demko this season. DeSmith's playing time is likely to remain sparse down the stretch until the Canucks have secured their playoff positioning.

MARCH 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Sunday DeSmith will start in Anaheim on Sunday, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact DeSmith will make his first appearance since Feb. 19 when he was crushed for eight goals on 25 shots against Minnesota. The 32-year-old backup has gone 7-4-5 with a 3.06 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 17 appearances. He's dropped four straight and hasn't earned a win since Jan. 9.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders eight goals DeSmith stopped 17 of 25 shots in Monday's 10-7 loss to the Wild. The ninth and tenth goals were empty-netters.

Impact DeSmith did not make any starts for the Canucks over the past four games and after facing the Wild today he probably wishes he sat a fifth straight. With the Canucks up 5-3 to start the third period, Minnesota scored five consecutive goals on only six shots on net. The first four goals of the third period were all on the power play - two of them with a two-man advantage - and the fifth was by Kirill Kaprizov on a Canucks turnover in their own end. The Canucks made it close by scoring two more goals, scored by Nikita Zadorov and Brock Boeser, but they could not tie it up with an extra attacker and DeSmith on the bench. The 32-year old netminder finished with a .680 save percentage.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Minnesota DeSmith will guard the road goal Monday against Minnesota, according to Dan Murphy of Sportsnet.

Impact DeSmith has gone 0-0-3 in his past three outings, having surrendered 11 goals on 89 shots during that span. In 16 appearances this campaign, he has supplied a 7-3-5 record with one shutout, a 2.74 GAA and a .906 save percentage. The Wild sit 19th in the league this season with 2.98 goals per contest.

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Wings in OT DeSmith turned aside 24 shots in Saturday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Red Wings.

Impact The Canucks took a 3-1 lead into the third period, but DeSmith let it slip through his fingers before getting beaten on a penalty shot in OT by Jake Walman. The veteran backup hasn't lost in regulation since the calendar flipped to 2024, going 1-0-3 in four starts, but his lackluster 3.18 GAA and .881 save percentage during that time will ensure that his workload remains small behind Thatcher Demko.

FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Detroit DeSmith will get the starting nod in Detroit on Saturday, according to Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650.

Impact DeSmith has lost his last two starts in extra time, giving the 32-year-old netminder a 7-3-4 record this season. He has a 2.65 GAA and a .909 save percentage. The Red Wings have been finding the back of the net at a high rate this season, as they are fifth in the league with a 3.48 average.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rough outing versus Blues DeSmith stopped 14 of 18 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blues.

Impact DeSmith gave up two goals in the first period, but the Blues didn't add much pressure after that. A Pius Suter hat trick forced overtime, where Brayden Schenn scored for St. Louis to send DeSmith to his second straight defeat past regulation time. The 32-year-old goalie is at 7-3-4 with a 2.65 GAA and a .911 save percentage over 15 appearances. He's unlikely to make a significant challenge for Thatcher Demko's starting role.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to face Blues DeSmith is expected to start in Wednesday's home contest against St. Louis, Chris Faber of the Canucks' official website reports.

Impact DeSmith is making his first start since saving 40 of 43 shots in a 4-3 shootout loss to Columbus on Jan. 15. He has a 7-3-3 record, 2.55 GAA and .915 save percentage in 14 contests overall. The Blues rank 26th offensively this year with 2.82 goals per game, so this is a favorable matchup for DeSmith.

JANUARY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 41 saves in shootout loss DeSmith allowed three goals on 44 shots in Monday's 4-3 shootout road loss against the Blue Jackets.

Impact DeSmith did a pretty good job in an entertaining game, allowing two even-strength goals and one on the power play. He stopped the first three shots he faced in the shootout, but he was unable to keep Kirill Marchenko from scoring on the goal poke in the fourth round of the extra session. He and the Canucks are back at it Thursday against the visiting Coyotes.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Columbus DeSmith will guard the road net Monday against Columbus, per Canucks' rinkside reporter Kate Pettersen.

Impact DeSmith is coming off an 18-save performance in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders. He has registered a mark of 7-3-2 this season with one shutout, a 2.53 GAA and a .913 save percentage over 13 games played. The Blue Jackets have scored just 3.00 goals per game this campaign

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Faces 20 shots in win DeSmith stopped 18 of 20 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

Impact DeSmith didn't face a heavy workload Tuesday, as he allowed just a pair of goals to Brock Nelson, as the 32-year-old netminder earned his first win since Dec. 19. DeSmith has seen limited work behind Thatcher Demko in Vancouver, though he's been solid of late, going 3-1-1 with a .931 save percentage over his last five outings. Overall, DeSmith improved to 7-3-2 with a .913 save percentage and 2.53 GAA this season.

JANUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding crease Tuesday DeSmith will guard the road goal Tuesday against the Islanders, Dan Murphy of Sportsnet reports.

Impact DeSmith has a 6-3-2 record this season with one shutout, a 2.58 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 12 appearances. He will get the second half of Vancouver's back-to-back after Thatcher Demko played in Monday's 6-3 win over the Rangers. The Islanders rank 18th in the league this campaign with 3.08 goals per contest.

JANUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First-rate second stringer: Casey DeSmith upgrades Canucks back-up goaltending Casey DeSmith says of pinch hitting for Thatcher Demko: “I’m perfectly fine with my job. I take a lot of pride when I’m handed the baton."

JANUARY 2, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Falls to Philadelphia DeSmith allowed four goals on 25 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.

Impact After turning aside 13 shots to blank Philadelphia in the opening frame, DeSmith would surrender three goals in the second en route to the 4-1 loss. The 32-year-old netminder had been playing well prior to the holiday break, going 2-0-1 with a .965 save percentage in his previous three outings. DeSmith is now 6-3-2 on the season with a .917 save percentage and 2.58 GAA while backing up Thatcher Demko in Vancouver.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact DeSmith was the first goaltender off the ice at morning practice. DeSmith is having a fine season with the Canucks, going 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.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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