Winnipeg Jets Dominate Dallas Stars 4-0, Extend Series to Game 6

The Winnipeg Jets shut out the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 5, forcing a Game 6 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Connor Hellebuyck made 34 saves for the win.

The Winnipeg Jets forced a Game 6 by shutting out the Dallas Stars 4-0 in a physical battle, mirroring their Game 2 victory. The match saw a total of 17 penalties, slightly outnumbering the 18 blocked shots. This dominant performance by the Jets has set the stage for a thrilling Game 6.

Series Update

The series now heads back to Dallas, where the Stars will look to bounce back against the surging Jets. Game 6 is scheduled for May 18, 2025, at the American Airlines Center. The Stars will need to regroup and find a way to break through the Jets' defense if they hope to extend the series further.

The series now heads back to Dallas, where the Jets have yet to pull off a win in this series. The Jets will look to change that narrative in Game 6 after their dominant 4-0 shutout win over the Stars in Game 5.

First Period Recap

The Jets dominated the first period, outshooting the Stars 11-4 and outhitting them 19-8, but couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, including a power play. The Stars also failed to score on two power plays, despite recently converting 50% of their man-advantage chances. This marked the second time in the series that both teams were scoreless after the first period.

Second Period Recap

Mark Scheifele scored the game's first goal during a 4-on-4 situation, but despite dominating the period, the Jets couldn't add to their lead. They outshot the Stars 11-5 and outhit them 20-12, but failed to capitalize on power play opportunities. Scheifele nearly scored again, but his shot was disallowed after it was batted in with his hand. The Jets maintained a 1-0 lead heading into the third period.

Third Period Breakthrough

The Jets seized control in the third period, capitalizing on a 5-on-3 power play to double their lead. Nikolaj Ehlers scored his fourth playoff goal, assisted by Kyle Connor, who now has 11 playoff assists, tying him with Leon Draisaitl for second-most. The Jets' power play prowess was on full display, and they successfully weathered a subsequent 5-on-4 advantage for Dallas.

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The Stars had a power play opportunity but failed to capitalize for the third time, still with 12 minutes left in the period. The Jets quickly countered with another power play goal, extending their lead to 2-0. Vladislav Namestnikov scored his third playoff goal, marking his first point of the series.

Tensions flared late in the game, resulting in a scrum that led to game misconduct penalties for Stars captain Jamie Benn and Jets' Brandon Tanev. Benn was penalized for throwing a punch at Mark Scheifele after the whistle, while Tanev was also ejected. Scheifele received a two-minute minor roughing penalty, giving the Stars another power play opportunity, which they failed to capitalize on yet again.

The Stars pulled their goalie with under four minutes left, but it didn't pay off as Connor Hellebuyck remained unbeaten. He continued his impressive streak, not allowing a goal in over 143 minutes of game time. The Jets sealed the win with an empty-net goal scored by Nikolaj Ehlers, who has now scored all five of his playoff goals in this series against Dallas.

The Jets dominated the game in all aspects, outshooting the Stars 35-22 and outhitting them 49-33. The match was marked by a physical tone, with a total of 15 penalties called, including nine in the third period alone. Game 6 is set for Saturday, May 17.