DALLAS -- The Dallas Stars signed backup goaltender Casey De Smith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season. The move announced Wednesday means the Stars could have the same 1-2 goalie combo led by Jake Oettinger for five consecutive seasons.
De Smith has a 29-16-8 record with a .911 save percentage, 2.50 goals-against average and three shutouts over two seasons since signing with the Stars as a free agent. The 35-year-old had a career-best point streak of 13 games with nine victories early in 2025-26. It was a franchise record before Oettinger surpassed it by one game later in the season.
De Smith has been particularly strong on the road. Among goalies with at least 10 starts over the past two seasons, he is tied for second in goals-against average (2.34) and third in save percentage (.918).
"Extending Casey has been a priority for us, and we're excited to have him locked up for two more years," general manager Jim Nill said. "He's been incredibly reliable during his time with our organization."
Source: ESPN NHL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing