Oettinger will protect the road goal Tuesday versus the Golden Knights, Ben Gotz of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger last started against Vegas during the postseason, going 2-4 with a 3.84 GAA and an .877 save percentage over six games in the Western Conference Finals. The 24-year-old picked up a shootout win over the Blues in his season debut, stopping 23 of 24 shots, but the Golden Knights are averaging four goals per game to begin the season.

Oettinger stopped 23 of 24 shots in the Stars' 2-1 shootout win over the Blues on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The first star of the game, Oettinger was terrific, only allowing a goal to Tyler Tucker in the second period. The American netminder will look to build off a strong 2022-23 campaign where he posted a 37-11-11 record with a 2.37 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Tuesday against Vegas could be the next time Oettinger is between the pipes.

Oettinger will protect the home goal in Thursday's season opener versus the Blues, Matthew DeFranks of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger will get the nod as expected in the Stars' season opener. The 24-year-old established himself as a workhorse starter last season, appearing in 62 games with a 37-11-11 record, a 2.37 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Oettinger should continue to see ample playing time, and the Stars' strong offense should keep him in line for plenty of wins.

Oettinger kicked out 23 of 29 shots in a 6-0 loss to Vegas in Game 6 on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger was solid over his previous two starts, stopping 64 of 68 shots in that span. However, he was beaten three times on 16 shots in the first period, and neither Oettinger nor the Stars were able to turn the tide after that initial setback. The 24-year-old was fantastic in the regular season with a 37-11-11 record, 2.37 GAA and .919 save percentage in 62 outings, but he left plenty to be desired with a 3.06 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 19 postseason contests this year.

Oettinger will get the starting nod in Vegas on Monday, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Down 3-0 in the series, Oettinger has stepped up with his back against the wall. He's stopped a combined 64 of 68 shots over the last two games to avoid elimination, bringing his series save percentage to .896. The 24-year-old is starting to look like his usual self again, but he's struggled overall this postseason, posting a lackluster 2.89 GAA and .901 save percentage through 18 contests.

Oettinger stopped 27 of 29 shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger was steady throughout the game. The Stars quickly answered both of Vegas' goals before rallying in the third period to get the win. This was Oettinger's second win in a row after he dropped the first three games of the series. He'll likely get the nod again in Game 6 on Monday in Dallas.

Oettinger will guard the road goal in Saturday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights, Saad Yousuf of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Pete DeBoer said the Stars would go with the same lineup from Game 4, which included Oettinger, who made 37 saves in a 3-2 overtime win. Oettinger's status is about as close to a lock as it gets, as he's started all 17 playoff contests so far. He has a 9-8 record, a 2.94 GAA and an .899 save percentage, and he'll look to keep the Stars' season alive again Saturday.

Oettinger stopped 37 of 39 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger was solid throughout the game, bouncing back from giving up an early goal to William Karlsson. The win was his first beyond regulation time this postseason -- overtime has been arguably his biggest playoff weakness. He's now at a 9-8 record with a 2.94 GAA and an .899 save percentage through 17 playoff contests. Oettinger's a virtual lock to start against in Saturday's Game 5.

Oettinger will guard the home crease against Vegas in Game 4 on Thursday, Joseph Hoyt of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger stopped just two of five shots before being yanked in Dallas' 4-0 loss to Vegas on Tuesday. He's struggled in the Western Conference Finals, posting a 4.63 GAA and an .848 save percentage through three contests. With Dallas down 3-0 in the series, the Stars will look for him to bounce back Thursday as they attempt to avoid the sweep.

Oettinger stopped two of five shots in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Between a Jamie Benn game misconduct and a sluggish start from the rest of the Stars, Oettinger found himself out of the game after 7:10 of the first period. He's now lost three straight contests to open the Eastern Conference Finals, allowing 10 goals on 66 shots in that span. The Stars will likely stick with him for Thursday's Game 4, but they'll now need four straight wins if they're going to play for the Stanley Cup.