NHL Western Conference Semifinal Playoff Game 4 Preview: Winnipeg Jets (1-2) vs. Dallas Stars (2-1)

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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

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