Winnipeg (2-3) at Dallas (3-2)
- When: May 17 2025, 8:00 PM
- Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX, USA
- TV: ABC
Jets vs. Stars – Game 6 Preview and Prediction
Moneyline: Dallas -160 | Total: 5.5
The Winnipeg Jets refuse to go down without a fight, and head coach Pete DeBoer and the Dallas Stars know it. After staving off elimination with a commanding 4-0 victory in Game 5, the Jets head to Dallas for Game 6 of their Western Conference second-round series, looking to even things up and force a decisive Game 7.
Winnipeg Jets Overview
The Jets are still trailing 3-2 in this best-of-seven showdown, but they’ve shown they can perform when the stakes are high. Winnipeg has been resilient all season, finishing with the NHL’s best regular-season record and proving their mettle in clutch moments. Remember their heroic comeback in Game 7 against St. Louis? Down two goals with just two minutes left, they stunned the Blues with a 4-3 double-overtime victory.
In Game 5, Connor Hellebuyck delivered a masterclass between the pipes, making 22 saves for his second shutout of the series. He’s well on his way to his third Vezina Trophy, and his dominance gives the Jets a fighting chance every night. Nikolaj Ehlers netted two goals in that contest, helping Winnipeg dictate the pace and dominate puck possession.
Desperation fueled the Jets in Game 5 as they held the Stars to just nine shots on goal through the first two periods, winning puck battles and playing with a fire that had Dallas on its heels. “If you just look over the course of the game, how many 50-50 battles there are, it adds up,” said forward Kyle Connor. “We had that extra gear and that fight, and it showed.”
Dallas Stars Overview
The Stars are eager to end this series at home, but they also felt that way heading into Game 5 and failed to close the door. Dallas knows the danger of giving a team like Winnipeg any momentum, especially with Hellebuyck in peak form.
Matt Duchene expressed the team’s frustration, saying, “You never want to give a team life. We felt like we needed to win (Game 5). You don’t want to give them any life at all.” Now, with the physicality rising—50 penalty minutes in Game 5 alone—the Stars understand they need to bring their A-game to seal the series and avoid the nightmare of a Game 7.
Prediction
Expect the Jets to carry their momentum and grit into Game 6, pushing the Stars to their limits. Hellebuyck’s brick wall performances have been a game-changer, and if Winnipeg can bring the same intensity, they’ll force Game 7.
Final Score Prediction: Winnipeg Jets 3, Dallas Stars 2
Best Bet: Winnipeg ML (+135)
Total: Under 5.5 (-105)
- NHL Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
