Casey
DeSmith
G · DAL · Very good
- PAL
- 72
- WAR
- 2.9
- Value
- 81
- SV%
- .907
2025-26№ 19 / 98
Casey DeSmith (Dallas Stars) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Casey DeSmith
#1G
Dallas Stars
HEIGHT : 183 cm · WEIGHT : 85 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : August 12, 1991 · Rochester, United States
Contract : $1,000,000 · 2024-25 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Dallas Stars | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2.42 | .909 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Dallas Stars | 30 | 15 | 8 | 2.43 | .907 | 1 |
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | 27 | 14 | 8 | 2.59 | .915 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | 29 | 12 | 9 | 2.89 | .896 | 1 |
| 2022-23 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 38 | 15 | 16 | 3.17 | .905 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 26 | 11 | 6 | 2.79 | .914 | 3 |
| 2020-21 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2.54 | .912 | 2 |
| 2018-19 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 36 | 15 | 11 | 2.75 | .916 | 3 |
| 2017-18 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 6 | 4 | 2.40 | .921 | 1 |
| NHL totals | 224 | 100 | 71 | 2.73 | .910 | 13 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3.42 | .882 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2.02 | .911 | 0 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | — | — | 2.02 | .941 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2.37 | .915 | 0 | |
Casey DeSmith: our analysis
2025-26 season: 30 GP, 15 W, 8 L, .907 SV%, 2.43 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 2.9 (19th of 98) · PAL 72, very good.
In 2025-26, Casey DeSmith, 35, posts a PAL Rating of 72 out of 100 (very good), and his WAR of 2.9 ranks 19th among 98 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: consistency (95, among the best in the league), efficiency (86, among the best in the league) and impact (81, well above average). On the other hand, workload (29, below average) holds him back.
GSAx: +10.4 (goals saved above expected).
A marked decline: his PAL was 93 in 2024-25, against 72 now; his WAR went from 4.3 to 2.9.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 81 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Casey DeSmith's story
After rising through New England prep programs and a stint in the USHL, Casey DeSmith landed a steady college role with the University of New Hampshire, where he started numerous games and produced several standout performances before moving on from the university ranks to pursue a professional career.
DeSmith began his pro journey in the ECHL with the Wheeling Nailers in 2015 and was soon loaned to their AHL affiliate, the Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton Penguins. Solid outings in both regular season and postseason play earned him an AHL contract for 2016–17. That season he finished among the league leaders in key goaltending categories and set a franchise playoff record for Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton with 59 saves in a single postseason game.
His AHL form brought individual honours: a spot on the 2016–17 AHL All‑Rookie Team and, alongside Tristan Jarry, the Harry “Hap” Holmes Memorial Award as the goaltending duo from the AHL club with the lowest goals against. Pittsburgh signed him in July 2017 and DeSmith split time between the AHL and NHL, recording his first NHL start and first win in January 2018 and later posting his first NHL shutout in April 2018.
Over the following seasons he settled into a regular role in Pittsburgh’s goalie rotation, shifting between backup and occasional starter duties as roster moves and injuries altered the pecking order. A mid‑playoff absence in 2022 led to surgery, and the Penguins re‑signed him that July for two years. The 2023 off‑season brought two trades that moved him to Vancouver after a brief transaction involving Montréal, and on July 1, 2024 he agreed to a three‑year deal with the Dallas Stars.
DeSmith’s game is defined by sharp reflexes and a propensity to make large volumes of saves in high‑pressure situations; his career path shows steady advancement through the ECHL and AHL into the NHL, anchored by standout AHL seasons and playoff performances.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 4
- Shots against
- 110
- Saves
- 100
- %ARR / SV%
- 90.9 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
Trend
Trend
Stable
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.12 in 22-23, +0.89 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 93 → 72
Outlook, age included
↘ Slight declineAge 35: the age when performance usually declines
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
2.9
wins above replacement
19 of 98
PAL Rating
72/ 100
Performance · Very good
20 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
81/ 100
Very good contract
1.00 M$ · expected PAL 47
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- Efficiency
- 86
- Impact
- 81
- High danger
- 68
- Consistency
- 95
- Workload
- 29
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DAL | 2.9 | 72 | 81 | 1.00 M$ |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 4.3 | 93 | 96 | 1.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | VAN | -0.3 | 16 | 12 | 1.80 M$ |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 1.6 | 50 | 46 | 1.80 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.9
wins above replacement
0.7 to 5.4 — 90% interval
19 of 98 goalies
+15.5 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +10.4
- Average → replacement
- +5.0
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DAL | 30 | 2.9 | 0.7 to 5.4 | 19/98 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 25 | 4.3 | 1.5 to 7.3 | 15/99 |
| 2023-24 | VAN | 29 | -0.3 | -2.9 to 2.3 | 75/98 |
| 2022-23 | PIT | 38 | 1.6 | -1.6 to 4.8 | 27/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .90976th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .87188th percentileleague avg. .806
- Games above .900
- 75.0 %92nd percentileleague avg. 46.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 1.210th percentileleague avg. 3.06
- Goal differential per 60
- -1.2110th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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NSHCasey DeSmith: frequently asked questions
What is Casey DeSmith's record in 2026-27?
Casey DeSmith has 1 win in 4 games in 2026-27, with a .909 save percentage and a 2.42 goals-against average.
How old is Casey DeSmith?
Casey DeSmith is 35 years old: he was born on August 13, 1991.
How tall is Casey DeSmith, and how much does he weigh?
Casey DeSmith is 6'0" (183 cm) and weighs 187 lb (85 kg).
Where is Casey DeSmith from?
United States: Casey DeSmith was born in Rochester, New Hampshire, United States.
What team does Casey DeSmith play for?
Casey DeSmith plays for the Dallas Stars in the NHL, at G, wearing number 1.
Is Casey DeSmith injured?
No: Casey DeSmith is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Casey DeSmith?
Casey DeSmith produced 2.9 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 19th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 72 out of 100: very good for his position.
How much does Casey DeSmith make?
Casey DeSmith earns $1.0M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 81 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Casey DeSmith's contract end?
Casey DeSmith's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Casey DeSmith overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 81 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Casey DeSmith a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 19th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Casey DeSmith getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 93 in 2024-25 to 72 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Casey DeSmith's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Casey DeSmith has 224 games, 100 wins and 13 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 15 wins.
How does Casey DeSmith perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Casey DeSmith has 5 games and 1 win in his career.
Which player is most similar to Casey DeSmith?
Devin Cooley: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Devin Cooley's page →What is Casey DeSmith's nationality?
Casey DeSmith is American.
What awards has Casey DeSmith won?
Named to the AHL 2016–17 All-Rookie Team ; Co-recipient of the 2017 Harry "Hap" Holmes Memorial Award.
How many championships has Casey DeSmith won?
2: 2015–16 ECHL Eastern Conference champion with the Wheeling Nailers; Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins' fourth division crown clinched during the 2016 Calder Cup playoffs.
Where did Casey DeSmith play before turning pro?
Berwick Academy (NEPSAC) 2006–2008; one season at Deerfield Academy; Indiana Ice (USHL); University of New Hampshire (Wildcats) 2011–2014.
See also: his Dallas Stars teammates
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