Post #62201 - 06/03/2023 10:43:56

Mike Sullivan Thinks Casey DeSmith Has B

In what can be seen as a last-minute audible from Mike Sullivan, Casey DeSmith is starting in net for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Washington Capitals.The move to start DeSmith was not expected, but both Penguins goalies are in need of an important, momentum building win.DeSmith hasnt collected a win yet this season while starter Tristan Jarry Gerardo Parra Jersey has dropped four straight.Despite Mark Reynolds Jersey his record, Sullivan believes that DeSmith has been a competitor for the Penguins who need to improve as a whole.I think hes competing hard out there, Sullivan said. I think we all need to be better as a group. I think hes competing hard and thats an important aspect of capturing the very best game.The Penguins are riding a seven-game losing streak and are hoping a win against their rivals can be just what Jonathan Lucroy Jersey they needed to right their course.With three blown leads in-a-row, as well, the Penguins will hope to get the important and timely saves they need from their goalie.Hes made some timely saves for us in some of the games that he Colorado Rockies Jersey s played, Sullivan said. Weve got to play a more complete game.In four games played this season, DeSmith has a 0-3-1 record while giving up 13 total goals.With a save percentage of .904 and goals against average of 3.25, DeSmiths numbers are just a touch better than Jarrys.In twice as many games played, Jarry holds a .903 save percentage and 3.38 goals against Wade Davis Jersey average.Regardle s of who is in net, Sullivan is looking for his whole team to improve and kick their losing skid before things get out of hand.Make sure you for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more!Follow Inside the Penguins on Twitter: