Oettinger stopped 17 of 19 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger has lost two of his last five starts despite allowing a total of seven goals in that span. The 26-year-old has had narrow margins for error lately amid a fairly quiet stretch for the Stars' offense. Oettinger dropped to 23-11-1 with a 2.26 GAA and a .914 save percentage through 35 appearances this season. The Stars have a back-to-back up next -- they'll host the Golden Knights on Friday before visiting the Blues on Saturday. Expect Oettinger and Casey DeSmith to split those games.

Oettinger was the first netminder off at Tuesday's morning skate, indicating he'll draw the home start against the Hurricanes, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger is coming off a 33-save effort in Sunday's 4-1 win over Detroit. The 26-year-old has been superb through seven outings in January, posting a 6-1-0 record, .932 save percentage and 1.83 GAA. Carolina ranks fifth in the NHL with 3.32 goals per game. The Hurricanes are on the second half of a back-to-back after defeating Chicago 4-3 in overtime Monday.

Oettinger allowed one goal on 34 shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger's lone mistake was a puck that knuckled in after a low tip by Marco Kasper on Simon Edvinsson's shot attempt in the third period. The 26-year-old Oettinger has won seven of his last eight starts, and he's allowed exactly one goal in four of those games. He's up to 23-10-1 with a 2.26 GAA and a .914 save percentage over 34 starts this season. The American netminder is likely to get the starting nod again Tuesday in a tough home matchup versus the Hurricanes.

Oettinger will protect the home crease Sunday against Detroit, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger lost for the first time in the new calendar year Thursday against Montreal. The 26-year-old has a 5-1-0 record with a .923 save percentage and a 1.96 GAA through six appearances in January. Detroit sits 21st in the NHL with 2.87 goals per game. Both clubs are on the second half of a back-to-back.

Oettinger allowed two goals on 23 shots in Thursday's 3-1 loss to Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

It's the second time in the last week these two teams were involved in a goalie duel. Oettinger won the battle last Saturday but fell to Montreal's rookie netminder, Jakub Dobes, who stopped 32 of 33 shots. The loss snapped a six-start win streak for Oettinger, who sports a 2.20 goals-against average and .913 save percentage. His 22 wins are second in the NHL behind only Connor Hellebuyck. The Stars play next in Colorado on Saturday then are at home Sunday against the suddenly pesky Red Wings.

Oettinger will patrol the crease in Thursday's home clash with Montreal, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger is riding a six-game winning streak during which he's posted a 1.78 GAA and .930 save percentage. If there is a knock on the 26-year-old netminder's performance this season, it's the fact that he has just one shutout in 32 appearances, and that came back on Oct. 12 versus the Islanders. Still, Oettinger is sporting a career-best 2.31 GAA and should easily reach the 30-win mark for the fourth straight season.

Oettinger made 27 saves in a 4-1 win over Toronto on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Auston Matthews ripped a shot high blocker from the left face-off dot early in the first to open the scoring, but Oettinger shut the door from that point. He was especially strong on special teams, leaving the Leafs power play frustrated twice. Oettinger has won six straight games, and he allowed just 11 goals in that span. Overall, he's 22-9-1 with a 2.31 GAA and a .912 save percentage.

Oettinger will be in the road blue paint versus the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, according to Luke Fox of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger is in a groove to start the new calendar year, posting a 4-0-0 record, .914 save percentage and 2.16 GAA through four appearances. Toronto sits 12th in the league with 3.07 goals per game. Oettinger is 0-3-0 against the Leafs in his career.

Oettinger stopped 30 of 31 shots in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger and Sam Montembeault engaged in an old-fashioned goalie duel at Bell Centre. The Stars' goalie was beaten by Patrik Laine in the second period while Montreal was up two skaters, but that was it. The win was the fifth straight for Oettinger, who improved to 21-9-1 with a 2.35 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage over 31 starts. Dallas next heads to Ottawa on Sunday for the second of a back-to-back set.

Oettinger will get the road start Saturday against the Canadiens, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Oettinger is currently riding a four-game winning streak, posting a .909 save percentage and 2.20 GAA in that span. Overall, the 26-year-old netminder is 20-9-1 with a 2.41 GAA and a .908 save percentage this season.