A goaltending update before Friday’s opener.
Dallas Newsroom
September 30, 20261 min read
Dallas announced Wednesday Casey DeSmith signed a $5 million extension covering 2027–28 and 2028–29, with a $2.5 million average annual value.
The Stars list his Dallas record at 29-16-8, with three shutouts and a .911 save percentage.
Dallas hosts St. Louis Friday, Oct. 2, at American Airlines Center. The home opener will air on TNT.
Sources: Dallas Stars contract announcement: https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/dallas-stars-sign-casey-desmith-to-a-two-year-5-million-contract-extension-092926
Dallas Stars: https://www.nhl.com/stars/
Home-opener schedule: https://www.nhl.com/stars/news/dallas-stars-announce-schedule-for-2026-27-home-opener-on-friday-oct-2-092826
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The latest NWS forecast brings the heavier-rain threat toward Interstate 35 overnight. Localized totals of 5–7 inches are possible across the wider watch area.
Dallas County is included in the Wednesday-to-Friday watch. DallasAlert lets residents monitor more than one address as slow-moving storms raise the risk of flooding.
A severe Flood Watch is active for Dallas through October 1. Temperatures will remain hot with highs near 94F, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives tomorrow afternoon.
