Jake Oettinger’s historic performance not enough as Stars lose Game 7, series to Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta — The Stars — held together by hopes, wishes and Jake Oettinger — finally succumbed.

In a 3-2 overtime loss in Game 7 against the Flames, the Stars clutched onto Oettinger’s cape as he tried to drag Dallas into the second round. He was the reason the Stars even reached Game 7 against the Flames, and he was going to be the only route three hours north toward a matchup with Edmonton.

But the Stars offered him little help.