Swayman Starts, Oettinger Bench for USA
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It's February 12th for the Dallas Stars. Let's get into it. Follow and subscribe for more team news every day. Team USA's head coach, Mike Sullivan, made a bold call by benching star goaltender Jake Oettinger for the opening game against Latvia in the Olympic men's hockey tournament. Oettinger has looked shaky in the third period over his last five games, and the last thing the team needed was for Latvia to claw back late. Jeremy Swayman steps in tonight, and he's been on fire leading up to the Olympic break.
Why did Team USA's coach bench Jake Oettinger for the opening game?
Sullivan clearly wants two rock-solid goalies in the mix for this group stage matchup to keep things locked down. Announcers even mentioned before puck drop that they fully expect Oettinger to suit up for one of the three remaining games in the group.
Fans get it, but it's still a tough pill for supporters of the guy nicknamed The Otter. This healthy scratch should light a fire under O. Ettinger and motivate him to show the coaching staff they got it wrong. He's got plenty of time to bounce back strong. Let's hope Team USA cruises to a win today without him in net and keeps rolling through the tournament. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor. Link in the description. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen.
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