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18-05-2025
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Jets Send Strong Message With Connor Hellebuyck Comments
The Winnipeg Jets are still alive in their second-round playoff series against the Dallas Stars. Winnipeg was able to stave off elimination in Game 5 behind a strong performance from goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shot attempts that came against him and helped lift his team up. The goalie has been the MVP of the squad all season long, making his road playoff struggles that much more frustrating. Advertisement The Jets have yet to win a game on the road in the playoffs this year, with Hellebuyck being pulled multiple times. The star goalie is 0-5 on the road with a .793 save percentage and a 5.84 goals-against average this postseason. But even with all the odds stacked against him entering Game 6 in Dallas, the Jets are rallying around their leader. 'I'm glad you brought that up, actually,' Jets captain Adam Lowry said of the flashy save on Harley, legs splayed, glove held high. 'That was incredible, but it's what he's done for us all year. Another stellar game by him. It's 0-0, (and) we have a bit of a breakdown, and we could easily be down 1-0 there. It gets the building on their feet, gives us some energy, lets us take a deep breath, and we are able to score four-on-four not too long after. We have so much confidence in Connor, what he does, what he means for our team.' Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save on a shot by Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen (96) during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Lee-Imagn Images If the Jets are going to come back from a 3-1 deficit, Hellebuyck is going to be a big reason why. Winnipeg just needs to win one road game in this series, but the pressure is on. Advertisement Hellebuyck will need to perform up to par in Game 6, and if he does, the Presidents' Trophy-winning team will have Game 7 on home ice. Related: Jets' Mark Scheifele Could Miss Game 6 Due to Tragic Reason Related: Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Speaks Out After Finally Scoring vs Panthers
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16-05-2025
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NHL Makes Change to Jets-Stars Playoff Series
The Winnipeg Jets were able to stave off elimination on Thursday, taking down the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their second-round postseason series. Now the series will head back to Dallas for Game 6, with the Stars looking to close out the matchup in front of their home fans. Winnipeg was able to shut out the Stars in the game, showing why they were the best team in the NHL all year. The Jets started the scoring in the second period and never let up to grab the win. Advertisement The league has announced the start time for Game 6 between the two teams. Game 6 will now take place on Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. ET. Entering Game 6, the Stars have to be feeling confident, even with the Game 5 loss. Winnipeg has struggled heavily on the road in the playoffs, going 0-5 to start this year. The Jets have looked like a completely different team away from home, and the Stars will be looking to take advantage of that fact. If Dallas can get an early lead, it may be able to use it to advance to the next round. Dallas Stars goalie Jake Oettinger (29) makes a save as Winnipeg Jets forward Brandon Tanev (73) looks for a rebound during the third period in game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Lee-Imagn Images But the Jets also seemed to find something that worked in Game 5, limiting the Stars' scoring chances throughout the game. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck was electric for the Jets, and he will look to keep things going in Game 6. Advertisement If Hellebuyck can show up, the Jets will have a solid chance to extend this series again. But if he falters, a special season will likely all be for nothing. Related: Stars' Jamie Benn Receives Punishment From NHL For Punching Mark Scheifele Related: Oilers' Stuart Skinner Sends 7-Word Message After Golden Knights Series
