The Penguins are scheduled to start goaltender Casey DeSmith for Saturday’s home game against the New Jersey Devils at PPG Paints Arena.

His status was annouced via a statement from the team.

In 18 games this season, DeSmith has a 10-6-0 record along with a 2.44 goals against average, a .911 save percentage and two shutouts.

DeSmith has largely struggled over his past four games, going 1-3-0 with a 4.70 goals against average and an .828 save percentage.

Note:

• Penguins defenseman John Marino is slated to appear in his 100th career game.

• The Devils are expected to start Mackenzie Blackwood. He has missed the past two games due to an undisclosed injury.

In 27 games this season, Blackwood has a 9-16-3 record along with a 3.10 goals against average, a .900 save percentage and one shutout.

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