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Jets Dominate Stars 4-0Clinch Central Division Title

Winnipeg needs just one point in their final three games to secure their first Central Division title and top seed in the Western Conference.

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 earned his NHL-leading eighth shutout and set a single-season franchise record with his 45th win in the Jets' victory over the Stars.
  • Kyle Connor scored twice in the third period, reaching a career-high 40 goals and setting a new personal best with 94 points this season.
  • Nino Niederreiter and Morgan Barron also contributed key goals, while Josh Morrissey added two assists in the commanding win.
  • The Jets improved their record to 54-21-4, extending their single-season franchise record for wins and maintaining their dominance in the Western Conference standings.
  • Winnipeg now needs only one point or a Dallas loss in the final three games to clinch the division and secure home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.