CASEY DESMITH NEWS

Set to face Kings DeSmith is expected to start on the road against LA on Saturday, per Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site.

Impact DeSmith will attempt to rebound after losing his past three outings while allowing 11 goals on 82 shots (.866 save percentage). He's 11-8-6 with a 2.84 GAA and an .895 save percentage across 27 appearances this season. DeSmith might have a somewhat challenging time ending his slump against the Kings, who scored three goals on 19 shots versus DeSmith in their last meeting March 25.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Vegas DeSmith stopped 24 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Not all of the goals against were his fault, but DeSmith didn't put the Canucks in a position to win. This was his third straight loss, and he's given up 11 goals in that span. The 32-year-old goalie is down to 11-8-6 with a 2.84 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 27 appearances this season. The Canucks play again Wednesday versus the Coyotes, and it's likely Arturs Silovs will get the nod in that contest.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

First off Tuesday DeSmith was the first goalie off the ice at the morning skate, per Dan Murphy of Sportsnet, indicating he will guard the road goal against Vegas on Tuesday.

Impact DeSmith has stopped 47 of 52 shots during his two-game losing streak. In 26 appearances this season. he has provided an 11-7-6 record with a 2.71 GAA and a .900 save percentage. The Golden Knights rank 15th in the league with 3.16 goals per contest this campaign.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Narrow loss Thursday DeSmith stopped 31 of 33 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Stars. The third goal was an empty-netter.

Impact The Stars' power play accounted for both of the goals against DeSmith. This was his second loss in a row, but he's given up no more than three goals in any of his last six outings. The 32-year-old goalie is at 11-7-6 with a 2.71 GAA and a .900 save percentage over 26 games this season. With Thatcher Demko (knee) now on long-term injured reserve, DeSmith is likely to see a majority of the starts over at least the next week, though it's possible head coach Rick Tocchet turns to Arturs Silovs on occasion once the Canucks secure a playoff spot.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to face Stars DeSmith is expected to start at home against Dallas on Thursday, per Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com.

Impact DeSmith will attempt to rebound after stopping just 16 of 19 shots in a 3-2 loss to LA on Monday. He has an 11-6-6 record, 2.73 GAA and .897 save percentage in 25 appearances this season. The Stars, who rank second offensively with 3.66 goals per game, figure to be a challenging opponent for DeSmith.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Monday DeSmith allowed three goals on 19 shots in Monday's 3-2 loss to the Kings.

Impact DeSmith was done in by giving up two goals over a span of 1:51 late in the second period. This was his first loss in four outings. The 32-year-old is down to 11-6-6 with a 2.73 GAA and an .899 save percentage over 25 appearances. The Canucks have another tough matchup coming up as they host the Stars on Thursday.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding crease Monday DeSmith will get the starting nod Monday at home against the Kings, Jeff Paterson of CanucksArmy.com reports.

Impact DeSmith has won three straight games while yielding just five goals on 58 shots during that stretch. The 32-year-old is 3-1-1 with a 2.22 GAA in his last five starts since Thatcher Demko (knee) was injured. DeSmith is 11-5-6 with an .899 save percentage through 24 games this season.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yields two goals in win DeSmith stopped 22 of 24 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

Impact DeSmith played with the lead all game as the Canucks scored 48 seconds after puck drop. His solid play - he finished with a .917 save percentage and stopped the lone power-play shot - backstopped the Canucks to their third win in a row. The 32-year old goalie is now the de facto No. 1 goalie - he has started six games in a row with three wins - until starter Thatcher Demko returns from his lower body injury. The Canucks host the Kings on Monday.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

First off Saturday DeSmith will guard the home net against the Flames on Saturday, Brendan Batchelor of Sportsnet 650 reports.

Impact It'll be DeSmith's fifth straight start with Thatcher Demko (knee) sidelined. The 32-year-old netminder has won his last two outings, allowing three goals on 32 shots in that span. Overall, DeSmith is 10-5-6 with an .898 save percentage and 2.75 GAA this year. The Flames are averaging 3.13 goals per game this season.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • THEPROVINCE.COM

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

MARCH 12 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE