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DeSmith saves Penguins (and everything else) in 3-1 win

Casey DeSmith, Michael Eyssimont San Jose Sharks center Michael Eyssimont (21) prepares to shoot against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) (Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP)

Casey DeSmith had perhaps his worst game of the season during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 6-0 defeat in Los Angeles Saturday night.

He gave up three goals on 15 shots and, just 1:58 into the second period, took a seat at the far end of the bench.

Not, however, before making a brief trip down the runway leading from the bench to the locker room, taking out his frustration on his stick.

But whatever dents the Kings game put in his confidence were gone by Tuesday night, as DeSmith rebounded with an exceptional showing, turning aside 38 of 39 shots during the Penguins’ 3-1 victory over San Jose at the SAP Center.

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