DeSmith will be between the road pipes for Monday's game against Utah, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

The Stars are playing their final game before the Christmas break Monday, and DeSmith will draw his first start since Dec. 2, which also came against Utah. He turned aside 36 of 37 shots (.973 save percentage) en route to the win in that start, and he'll attempt to remain effective against Utah on Monday.

Zellweger delivered two assists, including one on the power play, in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over Utah.

Zellweger snapped a 10-game point drought Sunday by setting up two of the team's four goals. The 21-year-old is already posting better numbers compared to the ones he delivered as a rookie, as he's up to 12 points (four goals, eight helpers) in 30 games. He should continue to find opportunities to produce from the Ducks' blue line, especially if he remains a member of one of the power play units.

Tanev (lower body) won't play against Winnipeg on Monday, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

Despite participating in the pregame warmups, Tanev is a late scratch for Monday's matchup. He has compiled one goal, nine assists, 15 shots on net and 99 blocked shots in 34 appearances this season. Philippe Myers will replace Tanev in Monday's lineup.

Askarov was the first goalie off Monday, Curtis Pashelka of The San Jose Mercury News reports, indicating that he'll draw the start on the road against the Canucks.

Askarov started Saturday against Edmonton and turned aside 39 of 42 shots in the overtime loss, and he'll be in the net for a second consecutive game Monday. Although the 22-year-old netminder has had to settle for a 1-0-2 record over his first three NHL starts of the season, he's been relatively solid over a limited sample, posting a 2.30 GAA and .928 save percentage.

Neighbours (undisclosed) will be available for Monday's game against the Red Wings, Lou Korac of The Hockey News reports.

Neighbours sustained an injury Friday against the Panthers when he was hit from behind by Sam Bennett in the third period. Neighbours was held out for the remainder of the game as a precautionary move but shouldn't be forced to miss the Blues' final game before the Christmas break. Over 10 appearances this month, he's totaled two goals, three assists, 23 hits and eight blocked shots while averaging 17:16 of ice time.

Vejmelka will patrol the home crease against Dallas on Monday, Belle Fraser of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Vejmelka will get the second half of Utah's back-to-back after Jaxson Stauber played in Sunday's 5-4 shootout loss to Anaheim. The 28-year-old Vejmelka has stopped 94 of 101 shots during his four-game winning streak. He has posted a record of 8-7-2 with a 2.29 GAA and a .918 save percentage through 19 appearances this season. Vejmelka surrendered two goals on 21 shots in a 2-1 loss to the Stars on Dec. 2. Dallas sits 11th in the league with 3.16 goals per game in 2024-25.

Binnington will defend the road net against the Red Wings on Monday, according to Lou Korac of The Hockey News.

Binnington hasn't won in his last five outings (0-4-1) while allowing 16 goals on 127 shots. He has posted a record of 8-13-3 with one shutout, a 3.00 GAA and an .896 save percentage through 25 appearances this season. Detroit sits 27th in the league with 2.64 goals per game in 2024-25.

Faksa has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Red Wings after he suffered a setback with his lower-body injury, Chris Pinkert of NHL.com reports.

Faksa returned to action Saturday against the Panthers after he missed five games due to his lower-body injury, but he'll be unable to suit up for the Blues' final game before the Christmas break. Whether he'll be available Friday against Nashville remains to be seen, but Mathieu Joseph will enter the lineup in his place Monday.

Olofsson was assigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Olofsson was a healthy scratch in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Colorado. He has two goals and 11 points in 27 AHL outings this season. Olofsson might be back with the Kraken after the holiday break to serve as an extra defender in Saturday's road game versus Vancouver.

Meyers was reassigned to AHL Coachella Valley on Monday.

Meyers was recalled by the Kraken on Saturday, and he recorded a blocked shot and a minus-1 rating in 8:52 of ice time during Sunday's loss to the Avalanche. The Kraken don't play again until after the NHL's Christmas break, and it's unclear whether Meyers will be back with Seattle ahead of the team's matchup against Vancouver on Saturday.