DeSmith to Start Against Washington After Personal Absence

Dallas Stars goalie Casey DeSmith will start Wednesday's road game against Washington. He returned to action Tuesday in relief, stopping 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) after missing Sunday's game due to a personal matter. Since December, DeSmith holds a 3-1-2 record with a 2.90 GAA and .905 SV% across seven appearances, drawing the start in the second half of a back-to-back set.