The Dallas Stars secured a 5-2 victory against the Winnipeg Jets, taking a 2-1 lead in the second-round Western Conference series.
Key Performances
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Mikko Rantanen:
- Scored one goal and provided two assists.
- Extended his NHL playoffs record streak for most consecutive games scoring to 14.
- Achieved the longest active streak for scoring multiple points in a game with 8.
- Set an NHL playoff record for total playoff points by a European-born player with 24.
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Alexander Petrovic:
- Scored his first playoff goal since 2016, which was initially ruled a no-goal but later confirmed after review.
Coaches’ Reactions
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Pete DeBoer (Stars Coach):
- Expressed satisfaction with the review process: "We’re glad they took as much time as they needed to get it right."
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Scott Arniel (Jets Coach):
- Disagreed with the no-goal call, stating it should not have been ruled as interference. He questioned the inconsistency of officiating in previous games.
Game Highlights
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Connor Hellebuyck (Jets Goalie):
- Allowed five goals on 26 shots, marking his fourth consecutive road start giving up more than three goals.
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Mikko Rantanen’s Dominance:
- Recorded nine goals in his last six games.
- Achieved eight multi-point performances this postseason.
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Dallas Defense:
- Strong defensive effort led by Jake Oettinger, who stopped all four shootout attempts against him.
Game Flow
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First Period:
- The Stars struggled initially with turnovers leading to Jets’ chances.
- They found their rhythm midway through the period, creating sustained pressure.
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Goals:
- Miro Heiskanen scored the first goal at 4:34, assisted by Joe Pavelski.
- Heiskanen added another goal shortly after, beating Hellebuyck high glove side.
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Pavelski’s Contribution:
- Finished the game with two assists, contributing to a combined six-point night with linemate Jason Robertson.
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Injury Update:
- Robertson left the game after blocking a shot; x-rays were negative, but the extent of the injury remains unclear.
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Final Moments:
- The Jets tied the game midway through the final frame with a goal from Blake Wheeler.
- The Stars regained the lead with a goal from Mika Zibanejad.
Conclusion
The Stars ultimately won the game in a shootout, with Oettinger stopping all attempts against him. The victory puts Dallas in a strong position as they look to advance beyond the second round.
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