DeSmith is expected to start on the road against New Jersey on Saturday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.
DeSmith has a 9-6-0 record, 2.50 GAA and .911 save percentage in 17 appearances in 2024-25. He's won his past three starts while saving 84 of 90 shots (.933 save percentage). New Jersey ranks 13th in goals per game with 3.05.