Jake Oettinger: Starting Thursday's game

Jake Oettinger is expected to start Thursday's game for the Dallas Stars, having been the first goalie off the ice during morning skate. The 25-year-old netminder, despite an "off year" in 2023-24 with a 2.72 GAA and .905 save percentage, is considered one of the best young goalies in the world. He is projected to log 55-60 starts and is expected to return to elite territory, positioning himself for a rich long-term deal as he enters the second season of his three-year contract.