The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars are set to battle in Game 4 of their Western Conference Second Round matchup at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on May 14, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET. The Stars currently lead the series 2-1 after a 5-2 victory in Game 3, putting the Jets in a must-win situation to avoid heading back to Winnipeg down 3-1.
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Winnipeg Jets (1st Seed, 56-22-4 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Loss, Win, Loss
- Road Record: 24-12-0
- Key Players:
- Connor Hellebuyck – Coming off a shutout in Game 2 but has struggled on the road this postseason.
- Josh Morrissey – Returned from injury in Game 2, contributing an assist and strong defensive play.
- Nikolaj Ehlers – Had a three-point outing in Game 2, showing his offensive explosiveness.
Dallas Stars (2nd Seed, 50-26-6 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Loss, Win
- Home Record: 21-12-3
- Key Players:
- Mikko Rantanen – Leads the Stanley Cup Playoffs with eight goals, continuing his dominant scoring run.
- Jason Robertson – Returned from injury in Game 1 and looked dangerous in Game 2.
- Jake Oettinger – Has 16 career playoff wins following a loss, making him a reliable presence in net.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Jets’ Strategy: Winnipeg needs Hellebuyck to overcome his road struggles while their offense capitalizes on Dallas’ defensive gaps.
- Stars’ Strategy: Dallas must continue their secondary scoring contributions and rely on Oettinger’s consistency to maintain their series lead.
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets 5.5
Dallas Stars – 148
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 12, 2025
