US EditionStars Goalie Oettinger Surprised, Embarrassed by Pull in West Final
- On Thursday night, May 29, 2025, the Dallas Stars were defeated 6-3 at home by the Edmonton Oilers in the fifth matchup of the NHL Western Conference final.
- The loss followed coach Pete DeBoer's decision to pull starting goalie Jake Oettinger 7:09 into the game after he allowed two early goals.
- Backup goalie Casey DeSmith replaced Oettinger, allowing an additional goal moments after entering, while the Oilers built a 3-0 lead early in the game.
- DeBoer explained the goalie change was partly to spark the team and cited Oettinger's poor recent playoff record against Edmonton over a seven-game sample.
- The loss ended Dallas' season and raised questions about benching Oettinger, who ranks sixth in goals saved above average over his last 174 games.
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