Puck lands on back of Oettinger's leg, Stars goalie smartly sits on it

Flames defenseman can't believe shot doesn't go in after ringing post

CGY@DAL, Gm3: Oettinger catches puck with leg pad

By Dan O'Leary
@DanOLeary25 NHL.com Staff Writer

Calf save and a beauty!

Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger prevented a goal with the back of his leg somehow during the first period of Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round against the Calgary Flames on Saturday.
A shot from Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington pinged off the right post and started floating toward Oettinger's back.
Somehow, it landed softly right on the back of the goalie's left leg and sat there like a pancake on a griddle waiting to be flipped.

Oettinger had the presence of mind to sit on the puck while it was resting on his leg. He then pushed himself away from the goal line with his other skate. Kylington couldn't believe it.
It may be better to be lucky than good, as the saying goes, but if you can be both then you are really in business.

Latest News

Maple Leafs can change narrative with win in Game 7 against Bruins

Bruins have to ‘dig in’ after squandering another series lead with Game 6 loss

Maple Leafs top Bruins in Game 6, push Eastern 1st Round series to limit

Rangers leaning on Trocheck for knowledge of Hurricanes entering 2nd round

State Your Case: Rangers or Hurricanes in Eastern 2nd round of playoffs

2nd round of Stanley Cup Playoffs to begin Sunday

Bruins, Maple Leafs to play Game 7 for trip to Eastern 2nd Round

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st-round schedule

Woll lays out for thrilling backhand stick save in Game 6

Stars look to close out Golden Knights in Game 6 after falling behind 2-0

Hellebuyck, Jets stunned by 'heartbreaking' 1st-round loss to Avalanche

Miller wears Silvos’ dress shirt during practice

Canucks counting on Pettersson to find himself against Predators in Game 6

Panthers motivation, challenges discussed by Forsling on ‘NHL@TheRink’ podcast

Predators need to be 'on our toes' in Game 6 at home against Canucks

Panthers will have eyes on Game 6 between Maple Leafs, Bruins

3 Keys: Bruins at Maple Leafs, Game 6 of Eastern 1st Round

Andersen, Ingram, Kylington named Masterton Trophy finalists