The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars face off in Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinal series on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. The Stars lead the series 3-2, but the Jets are coming off a dominant 4-0 victory in Game 5, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Location: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
- Broadcast: ABC, ESPN+
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Winnipeg Jets
- Regular Season Record: 56-22-4 (116 points)
- Playoff Record: 6-6
- Key Players:
- Connor Hellebuyck (G): 6-1 at home in the playoffs, but 0-5 on the road. He will need to overcome his road struggles to keep Winnipeg alive.
- Kyle Connor (LW): Leads the Jets with 16 points in 12 playoff games.
- Mark Scheifele (C): Returned to the top line in Game 5 and contributed offensively.
Dallas Stars
- Regular Season Record: 50-26-6 (106 points)
- Playoff Record: 7-5
- Key Players:
- Jake Oettinger (G): Has a 2.03 GAA and .924 SV% following a loss in his playoff career.
- Mikko Rantanen (RW): Leads the playoffs with nine goals and 19 points.
- Mikael Granlund (C): Scored a hat trick in Game 4, heating up at the right time.
Game 6 Storylines
- Jets’ Road Struggles: Winnipeg has been dominant at home (6-1) but winless on the road (0-5). Can they break the trend?
- Stars’ Closeout Opportunity: Dallas has a 13-1 all-time record when leading a best-of-7 series 3-1.
- Defensive Adjustments: Winnipeg’s shutdown defense in Game 5 limited Dallas to zero goals—can they replicate that effort?
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets 5.5
Dallas Stars – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
