Game Recap
The Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets faced off in a crucial Western Conference matchup on March 14, 2025, with both teams battling for playoff positioning. The game featured stellar goaltending, physical play, and late-game drama, as the Jets secured a 3-2 overtime victory, thanks to Kyle Connor’s game-winning goal.
The first period was evenly contested, with both teams generating solid scoring chances. Tyler Seguin opened the scoring for Dallas, finishing off a beautiful feed from Jason Robertson to give the Stars a 1-0 lead. However, Winnipeg responded late in the period, as Nikolaj Ehlers found the net on a power play, tying the game 1-1 at intermission.
In the second period, both goaltenders took over, as Jake Oettinger and Connor Hellebuyck made crucial saves to keep the game tied. Winnipeg eventually broke through with a Mark Scheifele wrist shot, giving the Jets a 2-1 lead heading into the third period.
The Stars fought back in the third, as Miro Heiskanen scored on a blue-line slapshot, tying the game at 2-2 with under five minutes remaining. With neither team able to break the deadlock in regulation, the game went to overtime, where Kyle Connor netted the game-winner on a breakaway, securing the Jets’ 3-2 victory.
Key Performances
Winnipeg Jets:
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Kyle Connor: 1 goal (OT winner), 1 assist.
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Mark Scheifele: 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
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Connor Hellebuyck: 33 saves, .943 save percentage.
Dallas Stars:
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Tyler Seguin: 1 goal, 1 assist.
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Miro Heiskanen: 1 goal, 2 blocked shots.
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Jake Oettinger: 31 saves, .939 save percentage.
Statistical Highlights
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Shots on Goal:
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Stars: 35
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Jets: 34
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Power Play Efficiency:
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Stars: 0/2
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Jets: 1/3
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Faceoff Wins:
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Stars: 51%
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Jets: 49%
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Takeaways
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Kyle Connor continues to be a clutch performer, delivering in big moments for Winnipeg.
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Dallas’ defense held strong, but special teams struggled, failing to convert on power plays.
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Connor Hellebuyck made the difference in net, stopping key shots to preserve the Jets’ win.
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