Stars Take 3-0 Western Playoffs Lead Over Jets with Granlund Hat Trick

Mikael Granlund delivered his first career playoff hat trick, leading the Dallas Stars to a 3-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the Western Conference second-round series, giving Dallas a commanding 3-1 series lead. The Stars' goaltender Jake Oettinger made 31 saves, while Miro Heiskanen returned from a knee injury to contribute an assist. Granlund’s goals included two power-play strikes and a decisive breakaway goal, helping Dallas maintain control despite Winnipeg's scoring chances. Winnipeg’s only goal came from Nikolaj Ehlers, and the Jets continue to struggle on the road, now 0-5 in this postseason and having lost nine straight playoff road games dating back to 2023. With the series shifting back to Winnipeg for Game 5, the Jets must win three straight games to extend the series, while the Stars are poised to advance to the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive year. The Stars have not lost three games in a row this playoff run, underscoring their strong position in the series.