Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead with Victory Over Winnipeg Jets

Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead with Victory Over Winnipeg Jets

The Dallas Stars secured a 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series with a decisive 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday.

Key Players and Highlights

  • Mikko Rantanen: Scored one goal and provided two assists.
  • Other Scorers: Roope Hintz, Thomas Harley, Wyatt Johnston, and Brett Ritchie each contributed a goal.
  • Goaltending: Jake Oettinger made 24 saves.

Game Summary

  • First Period:

    • The Stars took an early lead with Hintz’s power-play goal at 2:27.
    • Harley extended the lead late in the period, scoring with assists from Mikael Granlund and Sam Steel.
  • Second Period:

    • Kyle Connor opened the scoring for the Jets with a wraparound goal that slipped under Oettinger’s glove.
    • Nino Niederreiter tied the game late in the frame, setting up a shot from below the right circle after a move past Colin Blackwell.
    • Alexander Petrovic scored what was initially called back due to a kicking motion but was later confirmed after a lengthy review.
  • Third Period:

    • Rantanen played a crucial role in regaining the lead for Dallas just 49 seconds into the period.

Coach’s Remarks

Dallas coach Rick Boucher expressed confidence in his team’s performance, stating, "We’re feeling good about where we are."

Next Game

Game four is scheduled for Tuesday night at the American Airlines Center.

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