Jake Oettinger News

After losing four straight (0-3-1-), the Stars have won consecutive games, improving their record to 5-3-1 on the season. The team will return to Oettinger between the pipes on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, hoping he can elevate his game after a pedestrian start to the season, posting a 2.98 GAA and .899 SV% in seven games (4-2-1). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -126 home favorites against a Capitals team leading the league defensively with only 21 goals allowed (2.33 GA / GP).

After winning their first three games of the season, the Stars have lost three straight, outscored 13-5, and will hope to return to the win column on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The Stars' tepid start to the season doesn't fall exclusively on Oettinger, who has been serviceable between the pipes, but he has allowed four or more goals in three of five games this season (3-2-0), which is out of character for the All-Star netminder. Still, the Stars enter Thursday's contest as -141 home favorites against a Kings team that has been outscored 25-19 early in the 2025-25 season (2-3-2).

After a 3-0-0 start to the season, the Stars have lost two straight (0-2-0), outscored 8-4 in those games. Oettinger has been serviceable between the pipes, but the Stars would love for him to elevate his game to another level when he tends the twine on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old American netminder has a 2.95 GAA and .905 SV% through four games this season (3-1-0). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -182 home favorites against a 2-3-0 Blue Jackets team.

After a 3-0-0 start to the season, the Stars have lost two straight (0-2-0), outscored 8-4 in those games. Oettinger has been serviceable between the pipes, but the Stars would love for him to elevate his game to another level when he tends the twine on Tuesday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 26-year-old American netminder has a 2.95 GAA and .905 SV% through four games this season (3-1-0). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -182 home favorites against a 2-3-0 Blue Jackets team.

The Stars have had a spread-out schedule to begin the 2025-26 season and will roll with Oettinger between the pipes for a third straight contest on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. Oettinger and the Stars are 2-0-0 to start the season, but have faced some adversity defensively. The 26-year-old netminder has a 3.84 GAA and .875 SV% through two games. Dallas enters its home opener on Tuesday as -189 home favorites against a Minnesota team that played last night and defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in a shootout.

Motivated to make a case for Team USA's starting goalie at the Olympics, Oettinger will be hard-pressed to showcase his talents this season, beginning with a season-opening matchup against the current favourite for Team USA, Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets. The 26-year-old Oettinger posted a 2.59 GAA and .909 SV% in 58 games last season (36-18-4) but will need to elevate his game to materialize his goals. Dallas enters the matchup as slight -109 road favorites against Winnipeg.

The Stars will of course hand Oettinger the start for a do or die Game 5 against the Oilers on Thursday. Oettinger played well in Game 4 despite being tagged with a third consecutive defeat, stopping 29 of the 31 shots he faced in the 4-1 loss. The 26-year-old netminder has a 9-8-0 record in 17 games this post-season, posting a .908 SV% and a 2.72 GAA. Oettinger and the Stars enter action on Thursday at -130 on the money line.

Oettinger will take the crease for a 16th consecutive game after allowing three goals on 25 shots (.880 SV%) in Dallas' Game 2 loss. The 26-year-old American netminder has been sensational throughout the playoffs, with his 9-6-0 record, .915 SV% and 2.54 GAA. He will be looking to get Dallas back in the win column as they head to Edmonton to take on the Oilers for Game 3 on Sunday.

Oettinger and the Stars will look to secure a third straight victory and a 2-0 series lead when they host the Oilers on Friday. Oettinger turned in another solid performance in Game 1, stopping 24 of the 27 shots he faced in the 6-3 victory. The 26-year-old netminder boasts a 9-5-0 record in the 2025 NHL Playoffs along with a .917 SV%. The Stars enter action on Friday at -120 on the money line.

The Stars will of course turn to their franchise netminder between the pipes for the opening game of their third round series against the Oilers. Oettinger was fantastic in a series clinching victory over the Jets on Saturday, stopping 22 of the 23 shots he faced in the 2-1 overtime win. The 26-year-old netminder owns an 8-5-0 record and a .919 SV% this post-season. Oettinger and the Stars enter action on Wednesday at -130 on the money line.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 34 shots (.912 SV%) in Dallas' Game 5 loss but will look to bounce back and close out their second-round series as the Stars host Winnipeg on Saturday. Oettinger has been on top of his game throughout 12 starts in the playoffs so far, with his .916 SV% and 2.60 GAA to go along with his 7-5-0 record. Winnipeg will look to force a Game 7 at home on Monday if it can keep the series alive on Saturday night.

Oettinger allowed three goals on 34 shots (.912 SV%) in Dallas' Game 5 loss but will look to bounce back and close out their second-round series as the Stars host Winnipeg on Saturday. Oettinger has been on top of his game throughout 12 starts in the playoffs so far, with his .916 SV% and 2.60 GAA to go along with his 7-5-0 record. Winnipeg will look to force a Game 7 at home on Monday if it can keep the series alive on Saturday night.

The Stars can advance to the Western Conference Finals with a victory on Thursday in Game 5. Oettinger will be between the pipes for the Stars, looking to improve on an excellent 2024-25 postseason. The 26-year-old netminder was stellar in Game 4, saving 31 shots (.969 SV%) in a 3-1 victory. He has a 2.55 GAA and .917 SV% through 11 games this postseason (7-4). The Stars enter Thursday's contest as slight +111 road underdogs against the Winnipeg Jets.

The Stars look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, rolling with Oettinger between the pipes in Game 4. The 26-year-old Oettinger was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Jets on Sunday in Game 5. He has a 2.71 GAA and .911 SV% through 10 games this postseason (6-4). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -150 home favorites against the Jets.

The Stars look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, rolling with Oettinger between the pipes in Game 4. The 26-year-old Oettinger was solid in his most recent outing, saving 24 of 26 shots (.923 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Jets on Sunday in Game 5. He has a 2.71 GAA and .911 SV% through 10 games this postseason (6-4). The Stars enter Tuesday's contest as -150 home favorites against the Jets.