DeSmith will defend the road net against the Panthers on Saturday, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeSmith is coming off a 23-save effort in Sunday's 3-2 win over Nashville. He has a 1-1-0 record this season while stopping 44 of the 51 shots he has faced. Florida sits 29th in the league with 2.45 goals per game this campaign.