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Jets Shut Out Stars to Tie Series Behind Hellebuyck's Stellar Goaltending

Winnipeg evens the Western Conference semifinal at 1-1 with a 4-0 Game 2 victory, as Connor Hellebuyck records his fourth career playoff shutout.

Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers (27) celebrates his goal on the Dallas Stars with Mark Scheifele (55), Haydn Fleury (24) and Dylan Demelo (2) during first period NHL playoff action in Winnipeg, Friday May 9, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade
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Overview

  • Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 21 shots he faced, delivering his first playoff shutout since 2021 and stabilizing the Jets' postseason hopes.
  • Nikolaj Ehlers led Winnipeg's offense with two goals and an assist, including an empty-netter to seal the win.
  • Gabriel Vilardi opened the scoring on a power play just minutes into the game, capitalizing on a double-minor penalty against Dallas.
  • Defenceman Josh Morrissey returned from injury, reuniting Winnipeg's top power-play unit and bolstering the defense.
  • The series now shifts to Dallas for Game 3 on Sunday, with Winnipeg seeking to claim home-ice advantage.