Stars Eliminate Jets in Overtime Western Conference Semifinal

The Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference Finals after a 2-1 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets in Game 6, with Thomas Harley scoring the decisive power-play goal. The Jets, despite an outstanding regular season and emotional efforts—most notably from Mark Scheifele, who played after his father's unexpected passing—struggled on the road and lost all away games in the playoffs, extending their road playoff losing streak to 10. Goaltenders Jake Oettinger (Stars) and Connor Hellebuyck (Jets) showcased elite performances, making scoring difficult throughout the series. The Stars will face the Edmonton Oilers in a rematch of last year's conference final, with both teams expected to get key players back in their lineups. Notably, Dallas's acquisition of Mikko Rantanen has bolstered their offense, making him a leading scorer in the playoffs. Despite the Jets' dominant Game 5 shutout win at home, their inability to replicate that success on the road ended their postseason run.