DeSmith will draw the start during Monday's preseason game at home against the Blues, Sam Nestler of DLLS Sports reports.
Remi Poirier drew the start during Saturday's preseason opener on the road against St. Louis, but DeSmith will tend the twine as the Stars head home Monday. DeSmith went 15-8-6 with a 2.43 GAA and .907 save percentage across 30 regular-season appearances last year, and he'll likely begin the 2026-27 regular season as Jake Oettinger's backup.