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Stars Take Series Lead with Controversial Goal and Rantanen's Dominance

Dallas secures a 5-2 win over Winnipeg in Game 3, fueled by a debated Petrovic goal and a standout performance by Mikko Rantanen, ending his record streak but extending his playoff point tally.

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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)
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Overview

  • The Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-2 in Game 3, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.
  • Alexander Petrovic's go-ahead goal was upheld after a lengthy NHL video review, which ruled that Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck propelled the puck into his own net.
  • Mikko Rantanen recorded a goal and two assists, extending his playoff point total to 18, though his NHL-record streak of involvement in 13 consecutive goals ended.
  • Winnipeg remains winless on the road this postseason, with Hellebuyck dropping to 0-4 in away games despite being a Vezina and Hart Trophy finalist.
  • Game 4 is scheduled for Tuesday in Dallas, where the Stars aim to solidify their lead and the Jets look to overcome their road struggles.