Jake Oettinger Set to Start for Stars Against Philadelphia

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger will patrol the home crease against Philadelphia on Saturday. The 25-year-old netminder had an "off year" in 2023-24, finishing sixth in NHL wins (35) but barely cracking the top-20 in GAA (2.72) and tying for 25th in save percentage (.905) among goalies with 25 or more starts, with his GSAx dropping significantly. Despite this, Oettinger is considered one of the world's best young goalies, with two All-Star appearances and two top-five Vezina Trophy votes in his three full seasons. He is expected to log 55-60 starts and return to elite form, with Casey DeSmith serving as a sturdy backup. In 2022-23, Oettinger established himself as a full-time starter with a 37-11-11 record, 2.37 GAA, and .919 save percentage over 62 games. Still just 24, his best years are likely ahead, and he is in the second season of a three-year contract.