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Stars Take Series Lead After Controversial Goal in Game 3

Dallas defeats Winnipeg 5-2 as Petrovic's disputed goal and Rantanen's standout performance shift momentum.

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Dallas Stars' Mikko Rantanen (96), Mikael Granlund (64) and Roope Hintz, rear, celebrate Rantanen's goal as Winnipeg Jets' Neal Pionk (4) and Kyle Connor (81) look on in the third period of Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series in Dallas, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Dallas Stars' Sam Steel (18), Lian Bichsel (6), Alexander Petrovic (28) and Jason Robertson (21) celebrate after Petrovic scored in the third period of Game 3 of a second-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets in Dallas, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Overview

  • The Dallas Stars lead the Western Conference semifinal 2-1 after a decisive 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 3.
  • Alexander Petrovic's go-ahead goal, confirmed after a lengthy NHL review, sparked debate over the interpretation of the kicked-puck rule.
  • Mikko Rantanen tallied a goal and two assists, extending his postseason dominance with 18 points, though his record 13-game goal involvement streak ended.
  • Winnipeg remains winless on the road in the playoffs, with a 0-4 record and significant struggles in away games this postseason.
  • Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday in Dallas, where the Jets will aim to overcome their road woes and even the series.