Oettinger was pulled Thursday in the first period after he allowed goals on each of the first two shots he faced in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oilers. The Oilers ultimately defeated the Stars 6-3 to take the series.
He was replaced by Casey DeSmith at 7:09 of the first period. Oettinger, who allowed 16 goals in the series, had little chance on either goal allowed. Corey Perry was alone and unmarked in front of goal when he scored a power-play marker at 2:31, and Mattias Janmark scored on a breakaway at 7:09 after being sprung behind the Dallas defense by a couple of seeing-eye passes. Oettinger was far from his stellar self this postseason. He was 1-3 in the first four games of this series with a 3.55 GAA and .869 save percentage, and he was 9-8 through his first 17 starts with a 2.72 GAA and .908 save percentage overall.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Starting must-win game
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Oettinger will protect the home goal versus the Oilers in Game 5 on Thursday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.
Oettinger has allowed 11 goals while losing each of the last three games. He has no margin for error now, as the Stars are facing elimination in Game 5. The 26-year-old is 9-8 with a 2.72 GAA and a .908 save percentage over 17 contests this postseason.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Falls short in Game 4
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Oettinger stopped 29 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 4. The last two goals were empty-netters.
It's been a different problem in each of the last three losses for Oettinger. This time, the blame falls on his teammates, who allowed the Oilers to cash in on two of three power-play chances, which ended up being the difference. Oettinger has allowed 14 goals while going 1-3 in the Western Conference Finals. The 26-year-old will have no margin for error now, as the Stars will face elimination in Thursday's Game 5 in Dallas.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Slated to start in Game 4
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Oettinger is scheduled to patrol the road blue paint Tuesday versus the Oilers in Game 4, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.
Oettinger has stumbled in back-to-back losses, conceding a total of nine goals on 49 shots (.816 save percentage). The Stars might be without Roope Hintz (lower body) again in Game 4, so Oettinger will need to be at his best to send the series back to Dallas tied at 2-2. Following a loss in his postseason career, Oettinger has an 18-7 record, but it will be another daunting task against an Edmonton squad generating 3.93 goals per game during the playoffs, the highest mark among the four teams left standing.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Struggles again Sunday
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Oettinger stopped 18 of 24 shots in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers in Game 3.
Oettinger took consecutive losses for the first time this postseason, and the six goals allowed were the most he's given up in any game in these playoffs. He's allowed 12 goals on 76 shots over three games against the Oilers, who look to have figured something out over the last two contests. It's like deja vu in this Western Conference Finals rematch from last year, and it will likely be Oettinger's duty to put in a better performance in Game 4 to keep the Stars away from the brink of elimination.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Starting Game 3
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Oettinger will patrol the road crease Sunday in Game 3 against the Oilers.
Oettinger has started every game in the postseason for the Stars and that will continue in Sunday's Game 3. The 26-year-old netminder is riding a streak of nine straight games allowing three goals or fewer and holds a 2.54 GAA overall in the postseason.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Gets no help in loss
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Oettinger allowed three goals on 25 shots in Friday's 3-0 loss to the Oilers in Game 2.
The Stars didn't take good care of the puck, as they were charged with 27 giveaways in the contest. Oettinger wasn't at his best either, but it's not fair to fault the goaltender when the offense fails to put up a goal. The 26-year-old has now taken a loss after each of the last four instances in which he's won consecutive games this postseason. Despite the hiccup in Game 2, Oettinger will likely get the nod in Sunday's Game 3.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Starting Friday
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Oettinger will protect the home goal versus the Oilers in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.
Oettinger stopped 24 of 27 shots in Wednesday's Game 1, and he has now won four of his last five games. He has a 2.01 GAA and a .930 save percentage in that span. The Stars were sloppy early in Game 1, so Oettinger will need to be sharp if they go through another lull.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Earns win in Game 1
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Oettinger stopped 24 of 27 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
Oettinger collected his second series-opening win in as many rounds. He was a little shaky in the middle frame, but the Stars' offense picked him up with a big third period to secure the win. Oettinger is now 9-5 with a 2.51 GAA and a .917 save percentage over 14 playoff contests. He'll look to keep things rolling in Game 2 on Friday.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Guarding goal Wednesday
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Oettinger will start in goal in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals versus the Oilers on Wednesday, Sam Nestler of DLLS Stars reports.
To no surprise, Oettinger will get the nod as the Stars look to avenge their loss to the Oilers in the Western Conference Finals last year. The 26-year-old has a 2.47 GAA and a .919 save percentage over 13 games this postseason and was strong in the second round versus the Jets, who the Stars eliminated in six games.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Secures series win in overtime
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Oettinger stopped 22 of 23 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Jets in Game 6.
Oettinger has yet to lose consecutive games this postseason. He was sharp in the second round, giving up just 12 goals over six contests versus the Jets despite the Stars being on the wrong side of two shutout losses. The 26-year-old is now at a 2.47 GAA and a .919 save percentage through 13 playoff outings. Oettinger will next try to tame the relentless offense of the Oilers in the Western Conference Finals, though the Stars' previous experience versus the Avalanche in the first round should give Oettinger a reference point for his next opponent.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Set to start Saturday
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Oettinger will patrol the home crease in Game 6 against Winnipeg on Saturday, according to Savannah Huemoeller of D210SPORTS.
Oettinger allowed three goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Jets in Game 5, with the fourth tally being an empty-netter. He has a 7-5 record with a 2.60 GAA and a .916 save percentage through 12 appearances this postseason. Oettinger is 5-1 with a 2.23 GAA and a .920 save percentage on home ice in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Stars' Jake Oettinger: Gives up three goals in loss
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Oettinger allowed three goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Jets in Game 5. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Oettinger wasn't able to take his home success on the road, though he was not the problem in this contest. The Jets capitalized on two power plays, and their one even-strength tally against Oettinger came on a double-deflection. Still, it's a little frustrating to see the 26-year-old unable to close out a series at the first opportunity for the fourth time in the last two postseasons. He's a virtual lock to start Saturday's Game 6 in Dallas, where he is 5-1 this postseason, and it's important to note the Jets have yet to win a road game during these playoffs.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Tending twine in Game 5
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Oettinger will be in goal on the road in Game 5 versus the Jets on Thursday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
Oettinger has been excellent in the second round, going 3-1 with a 2.02 GAA and a .929 save percentage over four games. He's got a chance Thursday to secure advancement to the Western Conference Finals if he can come away with his third road win of the playoffs.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Wins again in Game 4
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Oettinger stopped 31 of 32 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Jets in Game 4.
Oettinger turned in another good effort and got plenty of help from Mikael Granlund, who had a had trick to lead the Stars' offense. Over four games in the second round, Oettinger has been sharp with just eight goals allowed on 113 shots, good for a .929 save percentage. The 26-year-old will likely get the chance to close out the series in Winnipeg on Thursday in Game 5.
Stars' Jake Oettinger: Defending home blue paint Tuesday
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Oettinger is scheduled to tend the home twine Tuesday against the Jets in Game 4, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.
Oettinger has turned aside 74 of 81 shots (.914 save percentage) while winning two of the first three games in this series. The Stars are getting a massive lift in Game 4, as Miro Heiskanen (knee) was activated off long-term injured reserve Tuesday and will be in the lineup for the first time since Jan. 28. Through 10 playoff contests, the Jets have scored 29 goals and have put 27.6 shots on goal per game. Oettinger is one victory away from reaching 30 in his postseason career.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Victorious on home ice Sunday
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Oettinger turned aside 23 of 25 shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Jets in Game 3.
With the win, Oettinger improved to 4-1 at home this postseason. The 26-year-old netminder conceded a goal in each of the first two periods Sunday, but Dallas scored three times in the final frame to take a 2-1 series lead ahead of Game 4 on Tuesday. Oettinger sports a 6-4 record, .911 save percentage and 2.71 GAA over 10 playoff outings. The Minnesota native is currently tied with Edmonton's Calvin Pickard for the most wins among goaltenders in the 2024-25 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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Stars' Jake Oettinger: Starting Game 3
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Oettinger will patrol the home crease against Winnipeg in Game 3 on Sunday, per Mike Heika of the Stars' official site.
Oettinger made 21 saves on 24 shots in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Jets, with the fourth goal being an empty-netter. He has earned a 5-4 record with a 2.78 GAA and a .910 save percentage through nine appearances this postseason. Winnipeg has registered 3.00 goals per game in the 2025 playoffs.
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