DeSmith stopped 34 of 35 shots in Monday's 2-1 win over Utah.
DeSmith looked well on his way to getting a shutout, but he allowed Nick Schmaltz to score a third-period goal, which ended his dreams of posting his second perfect game of the season. Still, the 33-year-old was fantastic, lifting Dallas to victory in a game where the offense wasn't clicking. This was DeSmith's third win of the season -- and first since Oct. 24. Through eight appearances, the veteran has gone 3-4-0 with a 2.57 GAA and a .905 save percentage.