Jets vs Stars Prediction & Odds - 5/9/2025

With the Winnipeg Jets facing a must-win scenario after falling behind 0-1 in their second-round playoff series, they'll look to leverage home-ice advantage at Canada Life Centre against the Dallas Stars on Friday night.

Game One saw Mikko Rantanen's hat trick power the Stars to a narrow 3-2 victory, despite the Jets' strong defensive efforts in the first and third periods.

Both goaltenders will be under the spotlight as Connor Hellebuyck aims to bounce back from allowing three goals on just 24 shots, while Jake Oettinger looks to maintain his stellar form after stopping 29 of 31 shots in the series opener.

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Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars preview

The pressure mounts on Winnipeg as they look to even the series after a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in Game One where Mikko Rantanen's hat trick proved the difference maker.

Both defenses were stout for long stretches in the opener, with the Jets completely shutting down Dallas in both the first and third periods while Jake Oettinger turned away 29 of 31 shots for the Stars.

Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck will be seeking redemption after allowing three goals on just 24 shots, well below his stellar .918 career save percentage.

The special teams battle could prove decisive at Canada Life Centre, with the Jets boasting a devastating 28.9% power play efficiency this season against Dallas' 79.4% penalty kill.

Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele will need to jumpstart a Jets offense that's been prolific all season but managed just two goals in the series opener despite generating quality chances.

The Stars will counter with their balanced attack that's tallied 24 goals this postseason, with Rantanen, Johnston and Hintz forming a dangerous scoring trio that's combined for 15 playoff points already.

Key stats

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Winnipeg Jets sit atop the Western Conference with 116 points, 10 points clear of third-place Dallas Stars (106 points)

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Jets are currently riding strong momentum with a WLWWW recent form, while Dallas has struggled significantly with five straight losses (LLLLL)

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Winnipeg has allowed the fewest goals in the West (191 goals against), significantly better than Dallas' 224 goals conceded

4

Both teams have identical offensive output with 277 goals scored each across 82 games

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