Jets Tie Stars Series with Game 2 Shutout Victory

The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars are engaged in a tightly contested second-round NHL playoff series. After losing Game 1 despite a strong effort and Mark Scheifele's return, the Jets evened the series with a commanding 4-0 shutout victory in Game 2, led by Connor Hellebuyck's goaltending and Nikolaj Ehlers' two goals and an assist. The series shifts to Dallas for Game 3. A key subplot is the goaltender matchup between Jets' Connor Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy winner and potential Hart Trophy candidate, and Stars' Jake Oettinger, whose recent clutch performances have elevated his status and could influence future international team roles. Both goalies are central to their teams' hopes of advancing to the conference finals, adding significant intrigue to this divisional rivalry. The Jets aim to capitalize on their regained momentum as the series continues.