Jake Oettinger's poor performance in Game 5, where he allowed two early goals, significantly contributed to the Dallas Stars' defeat against the Edmonton Oilers, marking their third consecutive exit from the Western Conference finals. Coach Peter DeBoer pulled Oettinger to spark his team, yet the Stars could only mount a fleeting comeback, ultimately losing 6-3. This game continues a troubling trend for Dallas, as they have allowed the first goal in their last seven playoff games. Oettinger's struggles against Edmonton persist, raising concerns heading into next season.
Dallas' downfall began when rookie forward Mavrik Bourque was called for high-sticking with 18:13 left in the first period.
Any time you pull a goalie the reasoning's to always try and spark your group, DeBoer said. So that's your No. 1 reason.
It's reality that if you go back to last year's playoffs, he's lost six-of-seven games to Edmonton.
The early deficit continued a trend for the Stars, who allowed the first goal in their last seven playoff games.
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