History of Jake Oettinger in Timeline

Jake Oettinger, also known as Otter or Phenomenotter, is a professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Dallas Stars in the NHL. He played college hockey at Boston University. Oettinger was a highly-regarded prospect following his time with the USA Hockey National Team Development Program. The Dallas Stars selected him in the first round, 26th overall, during the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

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1987: Mention of Kelly Hrudey's record

In 2022, during Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Jake Oettinger recorded 64 saves, the second-highest in playoff history behind Kelly Hrudey's 73 during the 1987 Easter Epic.

December 18, 1998: Jake Oettinger's Birth

On December 18, 1998, Jakob Oettinger, nicknamed Otter or Phenomenotter, was born. He is an American professional ice hockey goaltender.

1998: Mention of Ed Belfour's record

In 2022, Jake Oettinger achieved the second-highest save percentage in the history of the Stars (.954) during the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, only surpassed by Ed Belfour in 1998 during the second round.

2017: Drafted by Dallas Stars

In 2017, Jake Oettinger was drafted in the first round, 26th overall, by the Dallas Stars in the NHL entry draft, after being part of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program and being widely considered a top prospect.

2018: Hockey East All-Tournament Team

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. He also earned the William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player award after he helped Boston win their ninth Hockey East Tournament title.

March 25, 2019: Signs with Dallas Stars

On March 25, 2019, Oettinger signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Dallas Stars and was assigned to their 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.

September 8, 2020: NHL Debut

On September 8, 2020, Jake Oettinger made his NHL debut in relief of Anton Khudobin in the third period of the second game of the 2020 Western Conference Final against the Vegas Golden Knights.

January 28, 2021: Regular Season Debut

On January 28, 2021, Oettinger made his regular season debut in a victory over the Detroit Red Wings, becoming the Stars' backup goaltender to Khudobin due to Bishop's unavailability.

2021: Plays in AHL

In 2021, Oettinger began the season playing in the AHL, appearing in 10 games with a 4-5-2 record before being called up to the NHL due to injuries of other goaltenders.

September 1, 2022: Signs Contract with Stars

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

2022: Stanley Cup Playoffs

In 2022, Oettinger was credited as a key factor in the Stars qualifying for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, earning a 30-15-1 record with a .914 save percentage in the regular season. The Stars were eliminated in Game 7 against the Calgary Flames despite Oettinger's 64 saves.