Jake
Oettinger
G · DAL · Very good
- PAL
- 79
- WAR
- 3.3
- Value
- 74
- SV%
- .899
2025-26№ 15 / 98
Jake Oettinger (Dallas Stars) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jake Oettinger
#29G
Dallas Stars
HEIGHT : 198 cm · WEIGHT : 102 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : December 17, 1998 · Lakeville, United States
Drafted : 2017 · DAL · round 1, pick #26
Contract : $8,250,000 · 2025-26 → 2032-33 · Standard Contract (Extension) · UFA · Signing bonus $4,000,000NMC / M-NTC
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Dallas Stars | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1.99 | .906 | 3 |
| 2025-26 | Dallas Stars | 54 | 35 | 12 | 2.59 | .899 | 4 |
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | 58 | 36 | 18 | 2.59 | .909 | 2 |
| 2023-24 | Dallas Stars | 54 | 35 | 14 | 2.72 | .905 | 3 |
| 2022-23 | Dallas Stars | 62 | 37 | 11 | 2.37 | .919 | 5 |
| 2021-22 | Dallas Stars | 48 | 30 | 15 | 2.53 | .914 | 1 |
| 2020-21 | Dallas Stars | 29 | 11 | 8 | 2.36 | .911 | 1 |
| NHL totals | 318 | 193 | 81 | 2.51 | .910 | 19 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Dallas Stars | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2.83 | .893 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Dallas Stars | 18 | 9 | 8 | 2.82 | .905 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Dallas Stars | 19 | 10 | 9 | 2.24 | .915 | 0 |
| 2022-23 | Dallas Stars | 19 | 10 | 9 | 3.06 | .895 | 1 |
| 2021-22 | Dallas Stars | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1.81 | .954 | 1 |
| 2019-20 | Dallas Stars | 2 | — | — | 0.00 | 1.000 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 71 | 34 | 34 | 2.59 | .911 | 2 | |
Jake Oettinger: our analysis
2025-26 season: 54 GP, 35 W, 12 L, .899 SV%, 2.59 GAA, 4 SO. WAR 3.3 (15th of 98) · PAL 79, very good.
In 2025-26, Jake Oettinger, 27, posts a PAL Rating of 79 out of 100 (very good), and his WAR of 3.3 ranks 15th among 98 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: consistency (82, well above average), workload (82, well above average) and impact (69, above average).
GSAx: +8.3 (goals saved above expected).
A slight dip from 2024-25, when his PAL was 82; his WAR went from 5.5 to 3.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 74 (good value) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jake Oettinger's story
Raised in Lakeville, Minnesota, Jakob Oettinger grew up idolizing Henrik Lundqvist and gravitated toward the goalie position early. He sped through high school at Lakeville North, then moved into the USA Hockey National Team Development Program, spending two seasons with the USNTDP Juniors and establishing himself among North American prospects.
Oettinger took his next step to Boston University, where his freshman campaign produced noteworthy numbers and multiple Hockey East honours; he followed that with a standout role in the Terriers' conference tournament victory in 2018, earning tournament MVP recognition. Those performances helped solidify his status ahead of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, where the Dallas Stars selected him in the first round, 26th overall.
Turning pro in March 2019, he signed a three-year entry-level deal with Dallas and joined the Texas Stars of the AHL on an amateur tryout. His first NHL exposure came in the 2020 playoffs when he entered in relief, and he made his regular-season debut on January 28, 2021, in a 7–3 win over Detroit. Over the 2020–21 and 2021–22 campaigns he moved from backup to starter; his performance in the 2022 first-round playoff series versus Calgary — including a 64-save Game 7 — became a defining moment in his emergence.
Dallas signed him to a three-year, $12 million contract on September 1, 2022, and he continued to shoulder heavy workloads in subsequent seasons, featuring in deep playoff runs and being named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. After the 2022–23 postseason he underwent ankle surgery in the off-season. In October 2024 he agreed to an eight-year, $66 million extension and appeared for the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off, playing one game.
In plain terms, Oettinger's game relies on his size and net coverage, combined with quick reflexes on close-in chances. He has shown an ability to elevate his play in long playoff stretches and to absorb a heavy starter’s workload, while still working toward greater consistency over full regular seasons.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 13
- Shots against
- 277
- Saves
- 251
- %ARR / SV%
- 90.6 %
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Trend
Trend
Stable
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.91 in 22-23, +0.40 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 82 → 79
Outlook, age included
→ StableAge 27: prime years
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
3.3
wins above replacement
15 of 98
PAL Rating
79/ 100
Performance · Very good
15 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
74/ 100
Good value
8.25 M$ · expected PAL 57
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- Efficiency
- 64
- Impact
- 69
- High danger
- 66
- Consistency
- 82
- Workload
- 82
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DAL | 3.3 | 79 | 74 | 8.25 M$ |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 5.5 | 82 | 82 | 4.00 M$ |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 2.2 | 58 | 58 | 4.00 M$ |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 6.2 | 89 | 87 | 4.00 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
3.3
wins above replacement
0.9 to 6.9 — 90% interval
15 of 98 goalies
+17.2 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +8.3
- Average → replacement
- +8.9
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | DAL | 54 | 3.3 | 0.9 to 6.9 | 15/98 |
| 2024-25 | DAL | 56 | 5.5 | 2.4 to 9.7 | 9/99 |
| 2023-24 | DAL | 54 | 2.2 | -0.7 to 6.0 | 24/98 |
| 2022-23 | DAL | 62 | 6.2 | 3.8 to 10.1 | 6/107 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .90978th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .85581st percentileleague avg. .806
- Games above .900
- 50.0 %64th percentileleague avg. 46.6 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.9844th percentileleague avg. 3.06
- Goal differential per 60
- 1.0886th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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STLJake Oettinger: frequently asked questions
What is Jake Oettinger's record in 2026-27?
Jake Oettinger has 9 wins in 13 games in 2026-27, with a .906 save percentage and a 1.99 goals-against average.
How old is Jake Oettinger?
Jake Oettinger is 27 years old: he was born on December 18, 1998.
How tall is Jake Oettinger, and how much does he weigh?
Jake Oettinger is 6'6" (198 cm) and weighs 225 lb (102 kg).
Where is Jake Oettinger from?
United States: Jake Oettinger was born in Lakeville, Minnesota, United States.
What team does Jake Oettinger play for?
Jake Oettinger plays for the Dallas Stars in the NHL, at G, wearing number 29.
Is Jake Oettinger injured?
No: Jake Oettinger is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jake Oettinger?
Jake Oettinger produced 3.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 15th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 79 out of 100: very good for his position.
How much does Jake Oettinger make?
Jake Oettinger earns $8.3M for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 74 out of 100 (good value): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jake Oettinger's contract end?
Jake Oettinger's contract runs through the 2032-33 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent. It includes a NMC / M-NTC clause.
Is Jake Oettinger overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 74 out of 100 (good value), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jake Oettinger a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 15th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jake Oettinger getting better?
No, he is slipping: his PAL rating went from 82 in 2024-25 to 79 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Jake Oettinger's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jake Oettinger has 318 games, 193 wins and 19 shutouts. His best season: 2022-23, with 37 wins.
Where was Jake Oettinger drafted?
Jake Oettinger was drafted 26th overall (round 1) by Dallas Stars in 2017.
How does Jake Oettinger perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jake Oettinger has 71 games and 34 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Jake Oettinger?
Dan Vladar: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Dan Vladar's page →What is Jake Oettinger's nationality?
Jake Oettinger is American. Internationally: United States — named to the 2026 Winter Olympics roster; won a gold medal with the team in 2026 (backup, did not play).
What awards has Jake Oettinger won?
Hockey East — Rookie/Player of the Week (two times) (college season, year not specified) ; Hockey East — Defensive Player of the Week (two times) (college season, year not specified) ; Hockey East — Goaltender of the Month (October, college season, year not specified) ; Hockey East — Top Performer (four times during his freshman season, year not specified) ; Hockey East — All‑Rookie Team (named at end of his college season, year not specified) ; Hockey East — Second Team All‑Star (named at end of his college season, year not specified) ; Hockey East Tournament 2018 — All‑Tournament Team and William Flynn Tournament Most Valuable Player (2018) ; NHL — Selected to the NHL All‑Star Game (2024).
How many championships has Jake Oettinger won?
2: Boston University — Hockey East Tournament champion (Boston University's ninth title) (2018); United States — Olympic gold medal (2026 Winter Olympics, member of the team but did not play).
Where did Jake Oettinger play before turning pro?
USA Hockey National Team Development Program (USNTDP) Juniors — committed for the 2014–15 season; played two seasons with the Juniors; then attended Boston University (College of Communication).
See also: his Dallas Stars teammates
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