The firing came on the heels of a Western Conference finals exit that saw DeBoer make the controversial decision to bench goaltender Jake Oettinger in Game 5.

The Stars lost to Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Finals. General Manager Jim Nill said a new voice is needed. DeBoer coached for three seasons. Goalie Jake Oettinger was benched in Game 5.

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DeBoer seemingly pointed the finger at Oettinger, who was pulled 7:09 into the opening period after allowing two goals on the first two shots he faced, for Dallas’ season coming to a premature end.

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DeBoer made the curious and much-discussed decision to bench Jake Oettinger after his star goalie gave up two goals on two shots in the first 7:09.

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“No one’s a bigger fan of Jake Oettinger than me, as a person or a goalie,” DeBoer said. “There’s one motive, and that’s how do we survive this and get it to a Game 6.

“No one’s a bigger fan of Jake Oettinger than me, as a person or a goalie,” DeBoer said. “There’s one motive, and that’s how do we survive this and get it to a Game 6.