Casey DeSmith Gets Nod vs. Anaheim After Impressive 4-0-1 Run

Casey DeSmith will start Friday's road game against Anaheim, marking his second half of a back-to-back set for the Dallas Stars. He draws the start after Jake Oettinger played Thursday. DeSmith has been in excellent form, securing wins in four of his last five starts, with a 4-0-1 record, a 2.00 GAA, and a .932 save percentage during that span. The Ducks present a challenge, ranking second in the NHL with 3.44 goals per game.