Oettinger is in the starter's crease for Friday's skate, suggesting he'll get the nod at home against the Avalanche in the evening, Bruce LeVine of Dallas Stars Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger getting the start suggests Braden Holtby (lower body) still isn't ready to return. The 22-year-old youngster was extremely sharp in his last outing Tuesday, limiting the Oilers to one goal while holding Connor McDavid without a point for the first time all season. Things don't get any easier for Oettinger here, as the visiting Avalanche lead the league with 4.06 goals per game.