The Stars (3-0-0) are one of two teams without a loss this season and will turn to DeSmith for the first time on Thursday when they host the Vancouver Canucks. The 34-year-old DeSmith was excellent in a backup role with the Stars last season, posting a solid 2.59 GAA, .915 SV%, and two shutouts in 27 appearances (14-8-2). DeSmith could see a slight uptick in playing time this season, as the Stars have expressed interest in wanting to keep starting netminder Jake Oettinger sharp for the playoffs. The Stars enter the action on Thursday as -172 home favorites against a Canucks team off to a 1-2-0 start in the 2025-26 season.
