Jets and Stars Battle for Division Supremacy

The Winnipeg Jets face the Dallas Stars in a critical Central Division matchup with significant playoff implications. The Jets, currently leading the division, are seeking to solidify their position and potentially secure an easier first-round playoff opponent. They hold an eight-point lead over the Stars, who have two games in hand, making this and their next meeting on April 10 pivotal. Despite injury challenges, particularly for the Stars, both teams boast strong offensive and defensive records, with the Jets having the top power play and the Stars the top penalty kill. Jets' coach Scott Arniel emphasizes the importance of maintaining their lead over close rivals like the Stars and Colorado Avalanche. A victory for the Jets would significantly increase their chances of winning the division, giving them a 90.1% probability according to MoneyPuck analytics.