DeSmith will guard the road goal against Colorado on Wednesday, per Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
DeSmith will get the second half of Dallas' back-to-back after Jake Oettinger plays in Tuesday's home matchup against the Avalanche. The 35-year-old DeSmith will make his second start of the 2026-27 campaign after he stopped 24 shots in a 2-1 loss to Nashville on Oct. 3 in his season debut. Colorado (3-2-0) has amassed 26 goals in five games this year.