Oettinger will defend the cage for Thursday's road clash with the Sabres, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Analysis:Oettinger is coming off a shutout victory over the Sharks on Monday, though he only faced 13 shots in that contest. While the 27-year-old backstop figures to face more rubber from Buffalo, he remains an elite netminder capable of putting together a fifth straight 35-win season.
