Overview

• The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars face off in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
• Both teams advanced to the second round after dramatic Game 7 comebacks, with Winnipeg defeating the St. Louis Blues in double overtime and Dallas rallying to beat the Colorado Avalanche.
• The game will be broadcast live on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET, with free streaming options available via FuboTV and DirecTV Stream trials.
• This marks the first postseason meeting between the Jets and the Stars, with Winnipeg holding home-ice advantage and an unbeaten home playoff record this year.
• Key players to watch include Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck and Dallas’ Jake Oettinger in goal, as well as standout scorers Kyle Connor and Mikko Rantanen.