According to the Pittsburgh Penguins official Twitter, backup netminder Casey DeSmith will start Wednesday’s contest against the Buffalo Sabres.
DeSmith gets the call on the second night of a back-to-back for the Pens. Number one goaltender Tristan Jarry started Tuesday’s 5-1 victory over the Columbus Jackets – Pittsburgh’s third consecutive win.
It will be DeSmith’s first start against the Sabres this season.
The 30-year-old last started March 15, allowing three goals on 24 shots as the Penguins fell to the Nashville Predators 4-1.
Overall, DeSmith owns a 6-4-3 record with a 2.