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Kyle Connor Leads Winnipeg Jets to 4-1 Victory Over Dallas Stars

Connor's two goals and an assist secure the Jets' position as the top team in the NHL, extending their lead in the Central Division to 10 points.

Colin Blackwell #15 of the Dallas Stars skates with the puck as Josh Morrissey #44 of the Winnipeg Jets defends during the first period at American Airlines Center on December 01, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.
Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55), Kyle Connor (81), and Josh Morrissey (44) celebrate Connor's goal against the Dallas Stars during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, March 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55), Neal Pionk (4), Kyle Connor (81) and Dylan DeMelo (2) celebrate Connor's goal against the Dallas Stars during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, March 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
Mar 14, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN;  Dallas Stars forward Colin Blackwell (15) skates in on Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan Samberg (54) during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kyle Connor scored twice and added an assist, bringing his season total to 35 goals, as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Dallas Stars 4-1.
  • The Jets improved their record to 46-17-4 and widened their Central Division lead over the Stars to 10 points, with Dallas holding two games in hand.
  • Mark Scheifele contributed three assists, while Dylan Samberg and Morgan Barron each added a goal for Winnipeg in front of a sellout crowd.
  • Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves, maintaining Winnipeg's record as the only team in the league without a regulation loss when leading after any period this season.
  • The Jets move two points ahead of the Washington Capitals for the league's top spot and will face the Seattle Kraken next on their road trip.