The Vegas Golden Knights had multiple opportunities to tie their game against the Dallas Stars late in the third period but were stonewalled by the Dallas' defense, losing to the Stars,

Oettinger stopped 18 of 21 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Jason Robertson scored twice, captain Jamie Benn tipped in a goal and the Dallas Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3.

Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger has a 4-2-2 record, a 2.17 goals against average and a .925 save percentage in eight career starts versus the Vegas Golden Knights

The Central has been the most competitive division all season, with Winnipeg leading the way for most of the season as not just the best team in the division, but the best in the league. Minnesota has been hot despite dealing with numerous injuries, and Colorado is ever-dangerous right on the heels of the Stars.

Oettinger has since refueled and found a new motivation: to be named the starter for the United States in its tournament opener against Finland at Bell Centre in Montreal on Feb. 13 (8 p.m. ET; ESPN, ESPN+, SN, TVAS).

Goaltender Logan Thompson has signed a six-year contract with the Washington Capitals after 27 games with the team.

For the second time this season and just the second time in their respective careers, close friends Joseph Woll and Jake Oettinger will play in goal against each other with the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Dallas Stars at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday.

Oettinger will serve as the starting netminder for Friday's home game against the Golden Knights, Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine reports. Oettinger has taken some tough-luck losses in recent outings,

Joseph Woll and Jake Oettinger are the starting goaltenders for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars, respectively, in Tuesday’s matchup, and their longtime friendship is an endearing quality at this stage of their careers.

Jason Robertson had one of three first-period goals plus a third-period assist and Jake Oettinger made 33 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Sunday night.

Jason Robertson scored two goals and Jake Oettinger made 18 saves to lead the host Dallas Stars to a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday night.