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Dallas Stars Daily Links: Texas Hockey Club

Posted on by Harlan Bowling
Dec 2, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Hockey Club right wing Dylan Guenther (11) tries to push the puck past Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

The Dallas Stars have officially never lost in Utah.

On the broadcast last night, Razor mentioned that Casey DeSmith backstopped the Penguins on the teams first visit to the Seattle to face the Kraken – which resulted in a Pens win. DeSmith had a chance to make himself 2 for 2 in maiden trips to new barns. After a couple shaky starts (and former fan-favorite Scott Wedgewood’s recent move), questions have been circling about the Stars backup goalie situation. Thankfully, on Monday night, DeSmith reminded us what he’s capable of, shutting down Utah in fine fashion.

DeSmith was the flag-bearer of grit in the game, coming off a less than stellar effort in a 6-2 loss at Chicago on Wednesday and was in dire need of a rebound. He held the Stars in the game early when Utah was pushing hard and creating chances. And then he closed the game late when the Hockey Club were making a push to tie the game.

It was an inspired performance.

As Mike Heika said, DeSmith really needed this one. Bonus points for getting it in a new barn.

And as his the first trip to Delta Center to face Utah, DeSmith said he enjoyed the building.

“I loved it,” DeSmith said. “I liked how it was right on top of you, especially behind the net. It kind of reminded me of a college barn. It was a good atmosphere.”

More from Mike Heika’s Take here.

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Our boys got a visit from a special guest in the aftermath of the win last night.

Thought we might get a debut last night after we sent Petrovic back down and called up Hryckowian, but it wasn’t meant to be. Looking forward to seeing another youngster make the leap.

Let’s give DeSmith a little more love…

Elsewhere in the Central

  • The Avs had a few days off to lick their wounds after two divisional losses in a row to the Stars and Oilers. They’re back at it against a Sabres team only two points behind them in the NHL (not sure the last time we could have said that this far into the season). [LINK]
  • The Wild look to keep their position atop the Central going tonight against a resurgent Vancouver team in BC tonight. [LINK]
  • The Jets are trying to get back on track tonight after losing their last 3 and 6 out of their last 9 games. They’ve got a divisional matchup against the Blues back in their friendly confines. [LINK]

Around the NHL

Rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off come out tomorrow. Likely we’ll see a handful of Stars out there. Matt Duchene for Canada anyone?

Mush getting a little love from the NHL this week…

Finally…

It’s going to be a bit of an emotional one this evening when the Blue Jackets visit Calgary.

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