Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Jets Dominate Stars 4-0, Closing in on Central Division Title

Winnipeg needs just one point or a Dallas loss in their final games to clinch the division and top Western Conference seed.

Apr 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Sam Steel (18) and right wing Evgenii Dadonov (63) try to redirect the puck past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) stops a breakaway shot by Dallas Stars right wing Mikko Rantanen (96) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scores a goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scores a goal on Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Overview

  • Connor Hellebuyck recorded his league-leading eighth shutout of the season with 24 saves, setting a new franchise record with his 45th win.
  • Kyle Connor reached the 40-goal milestone with two third-period goals, also setting a new career-high in points.
  • The Jets extended their single-season franchise record to 54 wins, solidifying their dominant season.
  • Nino Niederreiter and Morgan Barron added first and second-period goals, while Josh Morrissey contributed two assists.
  • Dallas, now six points behind Winnipeg, has lost four straight games, giving the Jets a clear path to secure the Central Division title.