Jake Oettinger recorded his 15 th career shutout as the Dallas Stars knocked off the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 at American Airlines Center. The Stars also swept the season series (4-0) from the Jets for the first time since relocation. Winnipeg will wrap up this four game road trip Saturday in Columbus as they will face Rick Bowness and the Blue Jackets.
Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his third shutout of the season in a matchup of Team USA Olympic goaltenders and rookie Arttu Hyry had a goal in his first multipoint NHL game as the Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-0.
After being out of the playoff race for most of the season, the Winnipeg Jets now have a chance of sneaking in.
The Jets (32-30-12), who have won two in row, will try to keep their late-season push for the postseason going when they play the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; Victory+, TSN3).
What we can learn by examining the remaining schedule of all of the teams competing for the West's second wild-card spot.
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The Jets would be a tough playoff matchup for the Avalanche
For as frustrating as the Winnipeg Jets‘ regular season has been, they’ve nearly got themselves back into playoff position. After having won four of their last five games, the Jets are currently just a point back of the second wild card spot in the Western Conference.
Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his 15th career shutout and the host Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Thursday night.
The Stars scored twice in a 1:29 span in the first to take control while Jake Oettinger stopped all 22 shots he faced to secure the shutout.
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NHL predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets, March 31st
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Winnipeg Jets defenceman Elias Salomonsson will not return to Thursday’s game against the Dallas Stars due to injury.