DeSmith is expected to start at home against Columbus on Sunday, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
DeSmith has a 7-6-0 record, 2.42 GAA and .913 save percentage in 15 appearances in 2024-25. He posted a 33-save shutout victory over St. Louis on Jan. 25. The Blue Jackets rank eighth in goals per game with 3.27.