Stars blank Jets 3-0 in matchup of Team USA goalies

Oettinger records 22-save shutout over Hellebuyck in Dallas victory

Apr. 3, 2026 at 4:01am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action of a hockey game, with the players and ice surface broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and shape, capturing the energy and intensity of the matchup between the two American goalies.A cubist interpretation of the intense goaltending duel between Team USA stars Jake Oettinger and Connor Hellebuyck as their NHL teams battled on the ice.Dallas Today

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his third shutout of the season in a matchup of Team USA Olympic goalies, as the Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0. Rookie Arttu Hyry scored a goal in his first multi-point NHL game.

Why it matters

This game featured a highly anticipated showdown between two of the top American goaltenders, with Oettinger and Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck both expected to play key roles for Team USA at the upcoming Olympics. The Stars' victory over the Jets also has implications for the Western Conference playoff race.

The details

Oettinger stopped all 22 shots he faced to record the shutout victory over Hellebuyck. Rookie Arttu Hyry scored a goal and added an assist for his first multi-point NHL game. The Stars' other goals came from veterans Joe Pavelski and Jamie Benn.

  • The game was played on April 3, 2026.

The players

Jake Oettinger

The Dallas Stars' starting goaltender and a member of the 2026 U.S. Olympic hockey team.

Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets' starting goaltender and a member of the 2026 U.S. Olympic hockey team.

Arttu Hyry

A rookie forward for the Dallas Stars who scored a goal and added an assist in the game.

Joe Pavelski

A veteran forward for the Dallas Stars who scored a goal in the game.

Jamie Benn

A veteran forward for the Dallas Stars who scored a goal in the game.

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What they’re saying

“It was a great team effort tonight. Jake was outstanding in net and the guys in front of him played a solid defensive game.”

— Rick Bowness, Dallas Stars Head Coach

What’s next

The Stars and Jets will meet again on April 15th in Winnipeg in a potential playoff preview.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and talent of the Dallas Stars, who were able to shut down one of the league's top offenses led by a dominant performance from goaltender Jake Oettinger. The matchup between Oettinger and Hellebuyck also provided a glimpse of what hockey fans can expect to see from the U.S. Olympic team in the upcoming Winter Games.