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DeSmith Stars In Relief, Penguins Edge Islanders 2-1

PITTSBURGH (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have navigated a series of injuries to high-profile players while sprinting back into the race for the top spot in the East Division.

Add goaltender Tristan Jarry to the list of those on the shelf.

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And add Casey DeSmith to the latest in an increasingly long line of role players who have filled in admirably in a pinch.

DeSmith made 19 saves after Jarry exited following the first period with an upper-body injury and the Penguins held off the New York Islanders 2-1 on Monday night.