Overview
- Winnipeg's rally fell short after Dallas opened the third period with three goals in 2:22 to build a 5-1 lead.
- Kyle Connor recorded a hat trick in the comeback bid days after signing an eight-year, $96 million extension.
- Jonathan Toews logged 18:19 with one shot, a slashing minor, and a 7-for-15 faceoff mark in his Jets debut.
- Special teams proved pivotal as the Jets went 0-for-4 on the power play while the Stars finished 1-for-5.
- The Jets confirmed Toews was cleared to play following a preseason tweak, and Winnipeg hosts the Kings on Saturday.