DeSmith Shines as Stars' Backup
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With the Dallas Stars today, February 28th, Casey DeSmith is shining as the backup goalie for the Dallas Stars during his eight-year NHL career. The 34-year-old stepped in on short notice against the Seattle Kraken and held them to just one goal in a 4-1 victory. That win marked the Stars' seventh in a row and briefly put them second in the Central Division. DeSmith has now allowed two goals or fewer in six of his last seven starts. Meanwhile, the Stars' main starter, Jake Oettinger, has faced some challenges this season compared to his usual standards. He holds a 23-win, 10-loss, 4-overtime loss record, but his 2.73 goals against average and .897 save. Percentage are both career lows. DeSmith, on the other hand, boasts a .913 save percentage and a 2.31 goals, against average, ranking six league-wide.
Fans and analysts see this as no fluke after DeSmith's solid first year in Dallas on a three-year, $1 million per year deal. He posted a .915 save percentage and 2.59 goals, against then proving his reliability as a late bloomer who earned a steady NHL role at age 27. New numbers highlight his impact, too. DeSmith ranks 7th in the NHL for total goals saved above expected at 14.1, trailing only top starters like Andre Vasilevsky and...
Ilya Sorokin. Per 60 minutes, he stacks up well against Pazina contenders. The Stars owe much of their push toward the Colorado Avalanche to dismiss steady play. While everyone hopes Oettinger rebounds for the playoffs, this backup has kept Dallas competitive all season. This episode is supported by our sponsor. See details in the description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.
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