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NHL Makes Change to Jets-Stars Playoff Series

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt Levine | Last updated May 16, 2025 1:20 PM ET

The Winnipeg Jets were able to stave off elimination on Thursday, taking down the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their second-round postseason series. Now the series will head back to Dallas for Game 6, with the Stars looking to close out the matchup in front of their home fans.

Winnipeg was able to shut out the Stars in the game, showing why they were the best team in the NHL all year. The Jets started the scoring in the second period and never let up to grab the win.

The league has announced the start time for Game 6 between the two teams. Game 6 will now take place on Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. ET.

The @NHL announced start times and broadcast information for Game 6 between the @NHLJets and @DallasStars as well as a potential #Game7 between the @MapleLeafs and @FlaPanthers. #StanleyCup

Details: https://t.co/rzIhqbDxAa pic.twitter.com/xT3ZJH8ZVQ
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 16, 2025

Entering Game 6, the Stars have to be feeling confident, even with the Game 5 loss. Winnipeg has struggled heavily on the road in the playoffs, going 0-5 to start this year.

The Jets have looked like a completely different team away from home, and the Stars will be looking to take advantage of that fact. If Dallas can get an early lead, it may be able to use it to advance to the next round.

But the Jets also seemed to find something that worked in Game 5, limiting the Stars' scoring chances throughout the game. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck was electric for the Jets, and he will look to keep things going in Game 6.

If Hellebuyck can show up, the Jets will have a solid chance to extend this series again. But if he falters, a special season will likely all be for nothing.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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