Oettinger will get the Opening Night start on the road versus Nashville on Thursday, according to Stars radio analyst Bruce LeVine.
Oettinger is expected to handle the majority of the starts for the Stars this season, with Casey DeSmith backing him up. Oettinger finished last season with 35 wins, his third consecutive season with at least 30 victories in the regular season. Oettinger will face the Predators, who will start Scott Wedgewood, Oettinger's backup in Dallas last season.