BOSTON -- In a perfect scenario, Casey DeSmith will make 51 saves in a 1-0 win over the Bruins tonight and the 26-year-old goalie will put an end to any drama regarding the Penguins' back-up goalie situation.
That's just not likely to happen even if he makes 61 saves or, literally, stands on his head. That's just not how it appears the battle to be the No. 2 goalie in the playoffs will be won. At least for now.
Since he was recalled in mid-January when starter Matt Murray was dealing with the death of his father, DeSmith and Tristan Jarry have been in an unorthodox rotation with each rookie splitting time between the NHL and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Since neither has to clear waivers, it's not been a problem to date.
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