"When I do handle it, I've got to put it on our D's tape and put it in a good spot. "They're so fast and they come at you in waves," Oettinger said. Seattle has a very strong forecheck, and the communication between a goalie and his defensemen is critical in getting the puck out cleanly. Oettinger said having Heiskanen back in is a huge help. Video: Jake Oettinger on working on the details That's the nice thing about playoff hockey is I got pulled last game and less than 48 hours, I'm going to be in that crease again." "The sun comes up the next day, so just enjoy it. "I feel really confident that I can shake that off," Oettinger said. Oettinger said he relishes the chance to get back in and wipe away the last game. I think he takes it personally, and he's been lights out in that situation in my time here." "That's really important to stop the bleeding, so to speak. "He's got that mental toughness and resolve that I think all great goalies have," DeBoer said. That's partly because of his ability to lean on his technical game and because of his strong metal approach, DeBoer said. When Oettinger has taken a loss this season, he is quick to bounce-back and has gone 21-1-3 in the next game. The Kraken then scored four more times for a 5-1 lead after two periods, and Oettinger was pulled from the game.ĭeBoer said the team has to find ways to respond better, and said he expects that tonight. Oettinger turned to look at Heiskanen, and Jordan Eberle popped in a loose puck for the first goal of the game. Oettinger was maybe the most affected as he was standing next to Heiskanen when the defenseman was struck and collapsed to the ice. The injury put the Stars in a whirl during Game 3, and they never were able to come out of it. Heiskanen's cut is on his cheek, and it didn't look to be bothering him in the morning. The "bubble" is a clear face shield that goes all the way down to the chin. Video: Pete DeBoer on the positives from Game 3 He's worn one his whole life growing up in junior and world junior, so it's not a big issue." "He's got a bad cut that we'll protect with a bubble, but other than that there's nothing else. "I would call him game-time, but it looks good," Stars coach Pete DeBoer said after morning skate. While Heiskanen still is listed as a game-time decision for Game 4, he skated with a full bubble in the morning and looks like he should return to the lineup. With Heiskanen out of the lineup, Oettinger struggled, and the Stars took a 7-2 loss. Heiskanen took a puck to the face early in the second period in Game 3 and had to leave the game.
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