DeSmith will start Thursday's road game against Columbus, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
DeSmith has seen sporadic playing time behind Jake Oettinger early in the regular season. However, DeSmith will be between the pipes for the second time in the Stars' last five games Thursday. Across his three appearances this year, DeSmith has gone 1-2-0 with a 2.95 GAA and .888 save percentage.