Overview
- The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 5, cutting the Stars’ series lead to 3-2 and forcing Game 6 in Dallas on Saturday.
- Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves for his second shutout of the series, extending his home shutout streak to over 141 minutes.
- Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice, while Mark Scheifele and Vladislav Namestnikov added goals to power Winnipeg’s offense in front of a strong home crowd.
- Dallas captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 for a late-game sucker punch on Scheifele, avoiding suspension for Game 6.
- The Jets remain winless on the road this postseason (0-5) and must secure their first away victory to force a Game 7 back in Winnipeg on Monday.