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Stars to be shorthanded in Western Conference Final rematch with Oilers

The Dallas Stars will be without some significant talent ahead of the Western Conference Final rematch Tuesday night.

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Stars' Jake Oettinger (24 saves) shuts out Alex Ovechkin, Caps

Jake Oettinger made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Dallas Stars beat the visiting Washington Capitals 1-0 on Tuesday night. Tyler Seguin scored in the second period for the Stars, who have won three straight.

NHL News / Defending Big D / October 21

Dallas struggles, loses 5-1 against Columbus

The Stars came home Tuesday night hungry for a win against the 2-5 Blue Jackets. Instead, Dallas found themselves down 2-0 in the first period with only five shots on goal in response.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Stars Weekly: Offense Clicking in Perfect Starts, Oettinger’s Heroics & Newly Found Physical Mentality

We’re officially into the second week of the 2025-26 NHL season, and man, what an opening week it was, specifically for your Dallas Stars. The Stars have started the season 3-0-0 thanks to two 5-4 wins and a 5-2 win, all against divisional rivals.

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How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

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Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Oettinger Stops 39, Stars Beat Wild 5-2 in Home Opener

The Dallas Stars celebrated their home opener in style with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night. Esa Lindell, Wyatt Johnston, Matt Duchene, Radek Faksa, and Roope Hintz scored for the Stars.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 14

Wild eager to beat Stars' Jake Oettinger for first time in regulation

After winning two games on the road against division foes to start the season, the Dallas Stars play their home opener Tuesday night against the Minnesota Wild, another Central Division foe.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 12

Jake Oettinger, Stars get better of Avalanche in shootout

Jake Oettinger made 35 saves and stopped Nathan MacKinnon on the final shot of the shootout to lift the Dallas Stars over the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in Denver on Saturday night.

Dallas Stars News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Dallas Stars 2025-26 Goaltender Preview

The long wait is over! We finally have Dallas Stars hockey, and it all starts tonight against the Winnipeg Jets north of the border. To celebrate, we are wrapping up our Dallas Stars season previews with the goaltenders.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / September 20

'Glad He Said What He Said': Stars’ Jake Oettinger Responds to Pete DeBoer’s Comments

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger has publicly backed former Stars coach Pete DeBoer’s attempt to clarify the fallout from last spring’s playoff exit.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 20

Stars hoping fresh-but-familiar voice behind bench can help team overcome Oilers

No team unraveled quite like the Dallas Stars in last year’s playoffs. The Jake Oettinger pull. The far-too-honest comments from then-head coach Pete DeBoer that helped cost him his job.

Dallas Stars News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 16

Pete DeBoer reveals 1 main regret after Stars firing; Jake Oettinger responds

The Dallas Stars made a coaching change this offseason. The Stars fired Pete DeBoer after a third straight loss in the Western Conference Final. He made headlines after the loss when speaking about goaltender Jake Oettinger, and now has made his first comments since his firing.

Dallas Stars News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Former Stars Coach Reveals Reason Behind Cold Treatment of Jake Oettinger After NHL Playoffs Collapse

Former Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer is trying to set the record straight on his public criticism of starting goalie Jake Oettinger during last year’s playoffs.

Dallas Stars News / TheLeafsnation / September 15

Around the NHL: Stars’ Peter DeBoer regrets calling out Jake Oettinger, Jack Roslovic remains unsigned

The 2025-26 NHL season is upon us, as training camps are opening this week. Fall is in the air, and the players will be getting out of their summer routines, which for some mean training up in Muskoka, and everyone will be heading to their respected clubs to kick off a brand new year.

Dallas Stars News / Blade of Steel / September 8

Here is where Jake Oettinger's ranks in the NHL Network ranking

Jake Oettinger ranked fifth among NHL goaltenders by NHL Network as former goalie Cory Schneider praises his talent but warns more is expected in the playoffs.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 6

Stars will find it's not easy to upgrade from Peter DeBoer

Stars had to move on from Peter DeBoer, but upgrading will be tough

The Dallas Stars fired head coach Peter DeBoer on Friday, less than a week after the team was eliminated in the Western Conference Final for the third year in a row.

Examining if firing DeBoer was the right move for the Stars

Aaron Ekblad wants to remain with Panthers; could Stars be an option?

Kraken fire assistant coaches

Ex-Red Wings HC Derek Lalonde joins Maple Leafs' coaching staff

Possible Mitch Marner trade options popping up for Maple Leafs

Chicago Blackhawks choose not to retain several players

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 6

Dallas Stars fire head coach Pete DeBoer

The Stars announced Friday they’ve fired head coach Pete DeBoer.

Stars fire Peter DeBoer after 3rd straight West finals exit

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Dallas Stars News / Oilersnation / June 4

Ask Dubey: Thoughts on Jake Oettinger being pulled, prediction for the Stanley Cup Final, and more

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Before looking ahead to this year’s series with the Florida Panthers, let’s go through some questions from their Western Conference Final series against the Dallas Stars.

Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 1

Stars’ DeBoer, Oettinger haven’t spoken since elimination

Stars’ Pete DeBoer, Jake Oettinger haven’t spoken since elimination

Dallas Stars head coach Pete DeBoer told reporters he hasn’t spoken to all-star goalie Jake Oettinger since pulling him early in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final — a revelation that left TSN Hockey analyst and former NHL goaltender Martin Biron puzzled.

Conn Smythe rankings as Stanley Cup Final begins: Oilers stars lead the way

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Veteran Jets goalie unexpectedly walks away from NHL

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Breaking down Pete DeBoer’s comments on Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger

Following the Dallas Stars’ 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers Thursday night, eliminating them from the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoff, Stars’ Head Coach Pete

Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Stars’ DeBoer on pulling Oettinger: ‘We give up two goals on two shots in an elimination game … that’s a pretty big sample size’

The Dallas Stars’ 2024-25 season came to an end Thursday night, losing 6-3 to the Edmonton Oilers and finding themselves eliminated after five games in the Western Conference Final.

Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / May 30

Stars' DeBoer throws Oettinger under the bus after Game 5 loss

Stars HC Peter DeBoer throws goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus after Game 5 loss

Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer made the shocking decision to pull his starting goalie, Jake Oettinger, just seven minutes into Thursday's Game 5 of the Western Conference Final.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / May 29

Stanley Cup Final rematch set as Oilers advance

Stars-Oilers takeaways: Stanley Cup Final rematch set as Edmonton advances

Thanks to the Edmonton Oilers' 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, the 2025 Stanley Cup Final is officially set.

Connor McDavid is second-fastest player to 100 postseason assists

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Stars HC Peter DeBoer throws goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus

Kraken hire new head coach

Capitals accidentally start retirement rumor about Alex Ovechkin

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Dallas Stars News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Stars’ Jake Oettinger is as clutch as it gets in the playoffs

The Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in Game 4 of their best-of-seven second-round series on Tuesday night, thanks to a hat trick from forward Michael Granlund and a 31-save performance from goaltender Jake Oettinger.