Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger is known for his calm demeanor on and off the ice. His teammates praise him for being quiet competitiveness and confidence in big moments, saying he’s able to mask his intense personality with a composed exterior.
Oettinger led the Stars to their third consecutive Western Conference Final appearance, where they’ll face the Edmonton Oilers for the second straight year. He credited his team’s success to learning from past experiences and growing as players.
As one of the youngest goalies in the league, Oettinger has exceeded expectations with a 2.47 goals-against average and .919 save percentage through 13 playoff games. Stars general manager Jim Nill believes he’s touching his potential at just 26 years old, citing his maturity and leadership skills as rare for a goalie.
Captain Jamie Benn has seen Oettinger grow since their first playoff run together in 2020. He praises Oettinger’s composure under pressure, saying nothing seems to faze him. Oettinger’s off-ice affability is also notable, with visual performance specialist Josh Tucker praising his empathy and work ethic.
Oettinger will face the Oilers again on Wednesday at American Airlines Center, looking to take the next step in their playoff run.
Source: https://www.nhl.com/news/jake-oettinger-relaxed-near-peak-for-dallas-stars-ahead-of-west-final