The Winnipeg Jets continue their quest for the Stanley Cup with a heavyweight second-round matchup against the Dallas Stars as they host Game 1 tonight at the Canada Life Centre.
The Jets and Stars will receive reinforcements tonight by way of their top scorers. Mark Scheifele and Jason Robertson seem in line to return tonight. For Scheifele, it’ll be his sixth appearance in the playoffs, missing the previous two games for the Jets. For Robertson, he’ll be making his 2024-25 playoff debut, likely skating alongside Wyatt Johnston and Mason Marchment.
Unfortunately for both the Jets and Stars, their top defenseman will be out. Josh Morrissey is still considered a game-time decision, but this morning’s line rushes indicate that he’ll be out. For the Stars, HC Pete DeBoer has confirmed that Miro Heiskanen will remain out of the lineup.
The Jets and Stars met four times this season, with the Jets winning the regular season series 3-1. Although they got the better of the Stars, the playoffs are a different beast, and anything can happen.
Connor Hellebuyck, for example, was dynamite throughout the regular season but set an NHL record for the worst save percentage by a series-winning goaltender. Jake Oettinger, on the other hand, was terrific against a potent Colorado Avalanche team, posting a .911 SV% and 2.86 GAA.
The winner of the series could be decided by which goaltender can step up more frequently.
Puck drop is set for 8:30 PM Central time at the Canada Life Centre.
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Line Combinations: Game 1 – Dallas Stars at Winnipeg JetsThe Winnipeg Jets will host the Dallas Stars in a Central Division showdown from Canada Life Centre in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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