The Winnipeg Jets played their best road game of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday night, but it wasn’t enough to overcome a strong performance by Jake Oettinger and the Dallas Stars. The Stars took a 3-1 lead in their second-round series with a 3-1 victory at American Airlines Center.
Key Highlights
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Mikael Granlund’s Performance:
- Scored three goals, including two crucial ones that secured the win for Dallas.
- Added an assist while playing over nine minutes short-handed due to penalties.
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First Period:
- The Jets had early chances but failed to capitalize.
- Dylan DeMelo took a penalty for holding Granlund’s stick, leading to a power-play goal by Granlund at 8:36, with a low wrist shot from the high slot that eluded Connor Hellebuyck.
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Second Period:
- Winnipeg tied the game at 1-1 when Kyle Connor assisted Nikolaj Ehlers, who surprised Oettinger with a shot that beat him five-hole at 62 seconds into the period.
- Both teams failed to convert on power plays, with Winnipeg maintaining a slight edge in shots (20-13) going into the third period.
- A pivotal moment occurred when Alex Iafallo’s pass to Connor was denied by Rantanen, leading to a two-on-one that ended with Granlund scoring again, making it 2-1 with two minutes left in the period.
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Third Period:
- The Stars had a golden opportunity with a double minor penalty against Haydn Fleury for high-sticking Roope Hintz, giving them a five-man advantage for nearly three minutes. However, they failed to create quality scoring chances.
- Despite the Stars’ dominance in possession, winning faceoffs nearly 60% of the time, the Jets struggled, winning only 26% overall.
Conclusion
Overall, the Stars dominated possession throughout the matchup, leading to the Jets spending the majority of the time defending rather than attacking. This ultimately contributed to their defeat in the game.
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