Dallas Stars rookie goaltender Jake Oettinger has been receiving a lot of buzz lately, especially after last Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He’s been praised by fans, media, coaches, and even his fellow players:
“It was phenomenal by Jake,” said Jason Robertson. “I think there were 20 shots in the first period, and we could not have got that point without him for sure... I think he is one of the better goalies in the NHL as a rookie.”
Of course, Oettinger isn’t the only Stars’ rookie excelling this season — Robertson himself has been on fire lately, notching two assists and a shootout goal in that same Lightning game:
“My confidence just comes from playing really well,” Robertson said.