History of Jake Oettinger in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

Jakob Donald Oettinger is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars in the NHL. Oettinger played college hockey at Boston University. He was drafted by the Stars in the first round, 26th overall, of the 2017 NHL entry draft after participating in the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. He was considered a top prospect leading up to the draft.

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1987: Second-highest in a game 7

Oettinger recorded 64 saves during game 7, the second-highest in a game 7 behind only Kelly Hrudey's 73 during the 1987 Easter Epic.

December 18, 1998: Birth of Jakob Oettinger

On December 18, 1998, Jakob Donald Oettinger, later known as a professional ice hockey goaltender, was born.

1998: Highest in the history of the Stars

Oettinger was leading all goaltenders in the first round with a .954 save percentage, also the second-highest in the history of the Stars, behind only Ed Belfour during the 1998 conference semifinals.

2014: Joined the USNTDP Juniors

In 2014, after his freshman year at Lakeville North High School, Oettinger committed to the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) Juniors for the 2014–15 season.

2017: Drafted by the Dallas Stars

In 2017, Oettinger was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, of the NHL entry draft by the Dallas Stars.

2018: Named MVP of the Hockey East Tournament

In 2018, during his second season at Boston University, Oettinger was named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team of the 2018 Hockey East Men's Ice Hockey Tournament and earned the William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player award after he helped Boston win their ninth Hockey East Tournament title.

March 25, 2019: Signed with the Dallas Stars

On March 25, 2019, Oettinger signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars and was assigned to their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Texas Stars, on an amateur tryout contract.

March 3, 2020: First NHL call up

On March 3, 2020, Oettinger received his first NHL call up as Ben Bishop dealt with a lower-body injury.

January 28, 2021: Regular season debut

On January 28, 2021, Oettinger made his regular season debut in a 7–3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings.

2021: Called up to the NHL again

In 2021, Oettinger was called up to the NHL again, due to injuries plaguing the team's other goaltenders.

September 1, 2022: Signed a three-year contract with the Stars

On September 1, 2022, Oettinger signed a three-year, $12 million contract with the Stars.

2022: Stars qualifying for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs

In 2022, Oettinger became the starter and earned a 30–15–1 record, credited as a key factor in the Stars qualifying for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.

2023: Second career shutout during the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs

During the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs Oettinger posted his second career shutout in game five against the Minnesota Wild.

2023: Early struggles in the 2023–24 season

Oettinger struggled early on in the 2023–24 season, however, he went 35–14–4 that season and finished with a .905 save percentage and 2.72 goals-against average.

October 17, 2024: Signed an eight-year contract extension

On October 17, 2024, Oettinger signed an eight-year, $66 million contract extension.

2024: Represented the team at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game

Oettinger represented the team at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game.

2025: Lost series against the Edmonton Oilers

In 2025, Oettinger was pulled in game five against the Edmonton Oilers of the conference finals after giving up two goals on two shots, as the team went on to the lose the series.