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Stars’ Season Ends as DeBoer Defends Early Pull of Oettinger in Game 5 Loss

Oettinger described the decision as 'surprising', 'embarrassing', vowing to use the experience to become a stronger goalie.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) makes a puck save against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period in game six of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.

Overview

  • Peter DeBoer pulled Jake Oettinger 7:09 into Game 5 after he allowed two goals on two shots, citing the goalie’s 1–6 playoff record against Edmonton.
  • Jake Oettinger said he was surprised and embarrassed by the move, vowing to use the setback to improve his performance.
  • Backup goaltender Casey DeSmith conceded four more goals, and the Stars fell 6-3 to the Oilers, ending their season.
  • Oettinger faced a postseason-high 503 shots in 18 games, finishing with a .905 save percentage and a 2.82 goals-against average.
  • The loss marks the third consecutive season Dallas has been eliminated in the Western Conference final.