DALLAS -- In a lot of ways, Jake Oettinger was in the perfect place Thursday night.
The 22-year-old goalie had spent half a year with the Stars in preparation for his first NHL start. So as much as there were obvious nerves in such a huge situation, Oettinger was surrounded by teammates who were trying to do everything they could to make it work.
'It means everything to me': Oettinger savors victory in first NHL start
The rookie goaltender stopped 19 of Detroit's 22 shots, earning his first win to help Dallas cap an unbeaten homestand