At every step so far this season, the Penguins have expressed confidence in their young goaltending depth.
They jettisoned Antti Niemi after a few disastrous starts early on, and — up through and at Monday’s trade deadline — opted not to supplement the rookie tandem of Tristan Jarry and Casey DeSmith
Even now, as both goalies have struggled while Matt Murray is out with a concussion, the Penguins remain resolute that Jarry and DeSmith have what it takes to serve as Murray’s insurance heading down the stretch into the postseason.
It’s unclear when, exactly, Murray will return — he skated on his own again Saturday, but did not take shots — but until then, the Penguins may well go as Jarry and DeSmith go.