Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Sun 4/27/25 1:30 AM

DeSmith stopped 13 of 14 shots in relief of Jake Oettinger in Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Avalanche in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Oettinger was given the third frame off for rest after stopping 31 of 34 shots over the first two periods. DeSmith likely won't see a substantial boost in playing time over the remainder of the Stars' postseason run. The 33-year-old did well in the backup role during the regular season with a 14-8-2 record, a 2.59 GAA and a .915 save percentage over 27 outings.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Wed 4/16/25 11:47 PM

DeSmith stopped all 12 shots he faced in relief of Jake Oettinger in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Once the game turned into a blowout in the second period, head coach Pete DeBoer turned to DeSmtih to play the final frame of the regular season. Barring an injury to Oettinger, this was likely DeSmith's last playing time for a while. DeSmith allowed 15 goals on 117 shots over his last four appearances as part of a larger seven-game losing streak for the Stars. Overall, DeSmith ends the season at a 14-8-2 record with a 2.59 GAA and a .915 save percentage across 27 appearances in his first year with the Stars.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Sat 4/12/25 11:44 PM

DeSmith stopped 29 of 34 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to Utah.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith is 0-2-1 with 15 goals allowed over his last three games, though he's faced at least 32 shots in each of his last six outings. The 33-year-old has also taken on a larger role as the Stars build in some rest for Jake Oettinger late in the regular season. DeSmith is down to 14-8-2 with a 2.63 GAA and a .913 save percentage over 26 outings. The Stars have two games left before the postseason -- look for DeSmith and Oettinger to split the starts between Monday's game in Detroit and Wednesday's game in Nashville.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Sat 4/12/25 11:38 AM

DeSmith will patrol the home blue paint versus Utah on Saturday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith is a perfect 2-0-0 versus Utah this season, giving up only three goals on 63 shots. He is 14-7-2 with a pair of shutouts, a 2.53 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 25 appearances this season. Utah is 22nd in NHL scoring, generating 2.87 goals per game.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Tue 4/8/25 11:50 PM

DeSmith stopped 26 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith had a three-goal lead to protect with a minute remaining in regulation, but he allowed one goal to Aatu Raty and two more to Pius Suter. Kiefer Sherwood completed the Canucks' comeback in overtime, sending DeSmith to a brutal defeat. He's now 2-1-1 over his last four games, but he's given up 13 goals on 155 shots in that span. He's alternating starts with Jake Oettinger down the stretch to keep Oettinger fresh for the playoffs. DeSmith is now 14-7-2 with a 2.53 GAA and a .916 save percentage across 25 appearances. Assuming the goalie rotation continues, DeSmith's next start is projected to be Saturday versus Utah.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Tue 4/8/25 12:17 PM

DeSmith was the first netminder off at Tuesday's morning skate, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine, which indicates he'll draw the starting nod versus the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith surrendered four goals on 39 shots in a 5-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. The veteran netminder holds a 14-7-1 record, .921 save percentage and 2.38 GAA over 24 appearances this season. The Canucks are tied for 21st in the league with 2.83 goals per game in 2024-25 and have dropped four of their last five games, so DeSmith has a chance to get back on the right track in this Western Conference tilt.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Sun 4/6/25 1:04 PM

DeSmith stopped 35 of 39 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Penguins, with Pittsburgh's final goal getting scored into an empty net.
EDGE Analysis
Dallas held a 3-2 lead early in the third period after Evgenii Dadonov completed his second career hat trick, but DeSmith couldn't make it hold up as the Pens out-shot the home squad 17-10 in the final frame. It was DeSmith's first regulation loss since Jan. 18, putting an end to an incredible stretch in which he'd gone 8-0-1 over nine starts with a 1.87 GAA and .943 save percentage.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Sat 4/5/25 1:44 PM

DeSmith will guard the home net Saturday against the Penguins, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith will get the nod against his former team in the first half of the Stars' back-to-back. The 33-year-old netminder has gone 14-6-1 with a 2.30 GAA and an impressive .922 save percentage in 23 appearances this season. Pittsburgh sits 19th in the league with 2.91 goals per game in 2024-25.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Tue 4/1/25 1:20 PM

DeSmith stopped 35 of 36 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
The Stars secured their sixth straight win, and DeSmith played a huge role in that outcome, as he was brilliant between the posts to give Jake Oettinger some much-needed rest. DeSmith has won four of his last five starts dating back to the beginning of March, going 4-0-1 with a 1.77 GAA and an outstanding .948 save percentage over that stretch. He's proven to be an excellent insurance policy to get a spot start here and there every time Oettinger needs a breather.

Casey DeSmith
G DAL
Mon 3/31/25 2:51 PM

DeSmith will defend the road crease against Seattle on Monday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
DeSmith has seen limited playing time since the 4 Nations Face-Off break, but he'll tend the twine for the second time in the Stars' last three games Monday. Over four starts this month, he's gone 3-0-1 with a 1.96 GAA and .942 save percentage.