Jake Oettinger posts 19-save shutout in Stars win over Blackhawks

Fantasy hockey: Oettinger's clean sheet delivers a strong outing, but his save quality grades remain well below league average.

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · October 18, 2026

Jake Oettinger stopped all 19 shots he faced on Saturday, October 17, in the Stars' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks. He played 59:50 and earned the win, his second shutout performance in the database sample.

The clean sheet is a solid fantasy result, but his underlying save quality grades (43 out of 100 among goalies) point to persistent issues with stopping high-danger chances and saving more than expected. His recent averages show a 2.62 goals-against average and .905 save percentage across 156 games, with a 92 percent start share that makes him a workhorse option.

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Jake Oettinger

Oettinger's shutout on Saturday was a straightforward night, facing just 19 shots in a game the Stars controlled. He played 59:50 and stopped everything, giving fantasy managers a clean stat line. His 92 percent start share means he will see the crease again soon, with three games left this week on Saturday, Tuesday and Thursday.

The save quality grades (43 out of 100) tell a different story than the shutout. His recent averages of a 2.62 goals-against average and .905 save percentage over 156 games show he is a middling fantasy option when the workload is factored in. The grades suggest he is not saving pucks at a high level relative to the difficulty of the shots he faces, making him a hold rather than a difference-maker.

What to do

• Hold Oettinger as a volume play who will start most nights but may not deliver elite ratios.

• Start him in your lineup for his three remaining games this week, knowing the workload will produce counting stats.

• Temper expectations given his below-average save quality grades, which suggest vulnerability to high-danger chances.

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