Oettinger is expected to start in Thursday's preseason game on the road against the Blues, Brian Rea of Bally Sports Southwest reports.
Oettinger is expected to play the full game Thursday, while Casey DeSmith will serve as the backup goaltender. Oettinger had a down year by his standards during the 2023-24 campaign, posting a 35-14-4 record, 2.72 GAA and .905 save percentage over 54 regular-season appearances, but he still enters this season as the Stars' clear No. 1 goaltender.