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Stars Blank Jets 3-0 on Oettinger's Shutout

Published 3 April 2026

In Dallas, the Stars secured a 3-0 shutout victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, highlighted by a strong performance from goaltender Jake Oettinger in a matchup of former Team USA Olympians.

Oettinger, who served as the backup for the United States at the Olympics, stopped all 22 shots he faced for his third shutout of the season and 31st win overall, placing him third in the NHL in victories. It marked his first clean sheet since December 3, providing a rebound after a recent stretch of five starts that yielded a 1-2-1 record, including one outing where he was pulled following four first-period goals allowed. Across the ice, Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who backstopped Team USA to the gold medal, made 18 saves in the loss. Hellebuyck entered the game with a 20-21-11 record this season, following a standout campaign last year when he recorded a career-high 47 wins and claimed his third Vezina Trophy as the league's top goaltender.

The Stars jumped ahead early, with Matt Duchene and rookie Arttu Hyry scoring 89 seconds apart midway through the first period to build a 2-0 lead. Duchene's goal came on the power play, as he collected his own rebound from behind the...

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