DeSmith played well in his most recent game, saving 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%), but suffered a 3-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks. Despite a 1-2-1 record, DeSmith has remained consistent while his team has struggled, posting a 2.34 GAA and .907 SV% over the past two weeks. The Stars enter Thursday's contest as -112 road favorites against a Columbus Blue Jackets team whose four-game winning streak was snapped on Tuesday in a 4-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators.


