Stars Leaning On Elite Goaltending Amid Injury Challenges in Final Stretch
Goaltenders shine as injuries mount. Discover how Oettinger and DeSmith are anchoring the Stars' playoff push with stellar saves.
The Dallas Stars have dropped three of their last four games as they head into the final stretch of the season, dealing with a growing list of injuries. Recently acquired Tyler Myers joins Mikko Rantanen, Roope Hintz, Radek Faksa, and Adam Erne on the sidelines. While most players are expected to return near the end of the season, the team must hold steady in the meantime.
Dallas has relied heavily on its goaltending over the last three games, with Jake Oettinger and Casey DeSmith keeping the Stars competitive. The duo has stopped 89 of 95 shots over that span for a combined . 936 save percentage.
Make Sure You Bookmark THN's Dallas Stars site For The Latest News, Exclusive Interviews, Breakdowns, And So Much More. Oettinger has been particularly outstanding, remaining undefeated in regulation in his last 14 starts, going 12-0-2 with a 2. 30 goals against average and a .
905 save percentage during that stretch. DeSmith, after two consecutive losses, had previously won four straight starts while allowing just seven goals. Jake Oettinger with a SLEEVE SAVE point blank on MacKinnon š±ā IT LITERALLY GOT STUCK IN HIS SLEEVE!!!!