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Mark Scheifele Scores Emotional Goal After Father's Sudden Death, Jets Eliminated in OT

The Winnipeg Jets star played through personal tragedy, scoring in a playoff loss to the Dallas Stars that ended the team's season.

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Overview

  • Mark Scheifele's father, Brad, died unexpectedly the night before Game 6 of the Jets' playoff series against the Dallas Stars.
  • Scheifele chose to play in the must-win game, honoring what he said would have been his father's wishes.
  • He scored the game's opening goal in the second period, a poignant moment celebrated by his teammates and fans.
  • The Jets lost 2-1 in overtime, with Scheifele in the penalty box for the Stars' game-winning power-play goal.
  • Players and coaches from both teams, as well as the broader NHL community, offered support and condolences to Scheifele and his family.