Dallas Stars Clinch No. 1 Seed in Western Conference with Shootout Win Over Blues

Jake Oettinger's standout goaltending, including a remarkable save in overtime, secures top playoff position for the Stars.

Jake Oettinger delivered a critical performance with 26 saves, including a dramatic overtime stop, to lead the Dallas Stars to a 2-1 shootout victory over the St. Louis Blues.
The victory marks the Stars' return as the top seed in the Western Conference for the first time since 2016, finishing the season with 113 points.
St. Louis Blues, already eliminated from playoff contention, ended their season ninth in the Western Conference with 92 points.
Dallas will face either the reigning Stanley Cup champion Vegas or the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the playoffs.
The game was the regular-season finale for both teams, with the Stars securing their 12th win in the last 14 games.