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Jake Oettinger Admits He Missed His Goals After Stars’ First-Round Exit

His self-critique puts focus on closing the gap between strong regular seasons vs. playoff results.

Overview

  • - The Dallas goalie said he failed to hit his three targets this season, naming the Stanley Cup, the Vezina Trophy for top NHL goaltender, and the starting job for Team USA at the Olympics.
  • - He posted a 35-12-6 record across 54 starts in the regular season as Dallas finished with one of the league’s best records.
  • - Dallas fell to the Minnesota Wild in the first round, where he allowed at least three goals in five of six games and finished the series with a 2.83 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage.
  • - He was not a Vezina finalist and he backed up Connor Hellebuyck as the United States won Olympic gold.
  • - He said he must change parts of his game this summer, entering year two of an eight-year deal that offers time yet heightens pressure for better playoff results.