Jake Oettinger Named Starting Goalie for Regular-Season Opener

Jake Oettinger was the first goalie off during Friday's morning skate, indicating he will draw the home start for the Dallas Stars' regular-season opener against the Blues. After dealing with a late-preseason lower-body injury, Oettinger was recently cleared. The 27-year-old enters the 2026-27 campaign ready to reprise his role as the primary netminder after going 35-12-6 with a 2.59 GAA and .899 save percentage across 54 appearances last year.