Dallas Stars game notes: Wacky hockey, an Oetter on his head, & much better in Game 2 win vs Wild
Apr 20, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) and right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrate the win over the Minnesota Wild in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Dallas Stars took their first lead and never trailed in a 4-2 Game 2 win against the Minnesota Wild at American Airlines Center on Monday. Stars lines Hryckowian – Johnston – Rantanen Robertson – Duchene – Bourque Steel – Hyry – Benn Bäck – Faksa – Blackwell Lindell – Heiskanen Harley – Lundkvist Bichsel – Myers Oettinger DeSmith Scratches: Lyubushkin, Bunting, Erne, Petrovic, Capobianco, Bastian (injured), Hintz (injured), Seguin (SELTIR) Top story That’s the Jake Oettinger we remember.
How good was Oettinger in this game? I mean, without him playing lights out, Minnesota probably goes into the first intermission with a one or two-goal lead. I know fans get frustrated that we don’t always see that version of Oettinger.
He can have an off night or two, and has not had his best stastical season. But that game is why they spent $66 million to lock him up for eight years. He can steal a game.
When he is on, he’s a top-five goalie in the NHL. And tonight, he was on. “He’s just an unbelievable goalie,” Wyatt Johnston said.
“He was awesome tonight. Made so many huge saves. It was obviously a big win for the team and, obviously, it was great to help try to get him the win.
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