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Dallas Stars' Jake Oettinger defends against a shot from the Winnipeg Jets in the second period of Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Dallas, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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DALLAS (AP) — Winnipeg Jets fans have showered Jake Oettinger with chants referring to his role as the USA Hockey backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.
Well, that “U.S. backup” has Dallas on the verge of its third consecutive trip to the Western Conference Final.