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Rémi Poirier Posts Shutout After Jake Oettinger Late Scratch

DALLAS — Rémi Poirier stopped all 24 shots he faced Wednesday night after Jake Oettinger was scratched from a scheduled start because of lower-body tightness he felt after the morning skate.

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 6:02 AM
Rémi Poirier Posts Shutout After Jake Oettinger Late Scratch
Key Things to Know
  • The Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-0 in preseason action.
  • Rémi Poirier earned a 24-save shutout after starting in place of an injured Jake Oettinger.
  • Matthew Seminoff and Esa Lindell scored the goals for Dallas, assisted both times by Kyle Capobianco.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Rémi Poirier stopped all 24 shots he faced as the Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-0 in a preseason game at American Airlines Center. Poirier started after scheduled goaltender Jake Oettinger was scratched due to lower-body tightness following the morning skate. Matthew Seminoff scored in the second period and Esa Lindell added a goal in the third, while Kyle Capobianco assisted on both.

Minnesota goaltender Jesper Wallstedt made 22 saves in the loss. Seminoff also participated in a fight during the contest, drawing praise from Stars coach Glen Gulutzan as players compete for roster spots ahead of the regular season.

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