Casey DeSmith — Stats & Advanced Analytics
Casey DeSmith is an NHL goaltender for the Dallas Stars.
Player Overview
Casey DeSmith is in the midst of a career-best season for the Dallas Stars, currently posting a 12.3 GAR, which stands as his peak. The veteran goaltender has played 30 games, recording a 15-8 record with a 0.907 save percentage and a strong 7.7 Goals Saved Above Expected.
Across his eight NHL seasons and 220 career games, DeSmith has maintained a solid 0.910 career save percentage and a positive 29.1 career Goals Saved Above Expected. He has proven to be a reliable presence in net, contributing significantly to his team's success this year.
Player Profile
| Position | Goaltender |
|---|---|
| Team | Dallas Stars |
| Shoots / Catches | L |
| Height | 6'0" |
| Weight | 188 lb |
2025-26 Season Stats
| GP | Record | SV% | GAA | GSAx | SO | GAR | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 15-8-6 | 90.7% | 2.43 | 7.7 | 1 | 12.3 | 2.21 |
Among NHL goaltenders, Casey DeSmith ranks in the 80th percentile by GAR (100th = league leader).
Career by Season (Regular Season)
| Season | GP | W | L | SV% | GAA | GSAx | GAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 30 | 15 | 8 | 90.7% | 2.43 | 7.7 | 12.3 |
| 2024-25 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 91.5% | 2.59 | 11.8 | 16.3 |
| 2023-24 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 89.5% | 2.89 | -6.0 | -1.4 |
| 2022-23 | 38 | 15 | 16 | 90.5% | 3.17 | 4.1 | 11.0 |
| 2021-22 | 26 | 11 | 6 | 91.4% | 2.79 | -2.3 | 2.3 |
| 2020-21 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 91.2% | 2.54 | 6.3 | 9.6 |
| 2018-19 | 36 | 15 | 11 | 91.6% | 2.75 | -1.1 | 5.3 |
| 2017-18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 92.1% | 2.40 | 8.6 | 10.7 |
Analysis
In the 2025-26 season Casey DeSmith has been worth 12.3 Goals Above Replacement, which ranks in the 80th percentile leaguewide.
His value comes from stopping +7.7 goals above expected (GSAx) on a 90.7% save percentage.
Across 8 tracked seasons his GAR peaked at 16.3 in 2024-25.
All figures are model outputs from Hockey Alchemy. Learn how the value metrics are built on the methodology page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Casey DeSmith's GAR this season?
Casey DeSmith has been worth 12.3 Goals Above Replacement (GAR) in the 2025-26 season, in the 80th percentile of NHL players.
What is Casey DeSmith's GSAx this season?
Casey DeSmith has saved +7.7 goals above expected (GSAx) in the 2025-26 season by Hockey Alchemy's model.
What are Casey DeSmith's goalie stats this season?
Casey DeSmith has a 90.7% save percentage and a 2.43 goals-against average in the 2025-26 season.