Jets shut out stars 4-0 in Game 5
RECAP:
The Winnipeg Jets are back in the fight.
For the second time in the Central Division Final, Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets shut out the Dallas Stars 4-0 on home ice.
Yes, you're reading that correctly.
After dropping back-to-back road contests in Dallas, the Jets will get one more shot at earning a road win - this time, a must-win, when they play the Stars on Saturday night.
They got to that point thanks to two Nikolaj Ehlers goals, a fluky bounce from Mark Scheifele and an absolute laser of a power play wrist shot from Vlad Namestnikov.
The Jets won and fans got to celebrate at least one more time from Canada Life Centre on Thursday. Whether they lose on Saturday in Dallas, or come home for another chance, the fans got to see their team play their style of hockey one final time.
Connor Hellebuyck was spectacular once again, turning aside all 22 shots he faced. The Jets' defence only allowed 22 shots on net, which also proved to be a huge factor in both their shutout wins.
Game 6 is set for 7:00 PM central time on Saturday night.
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PHOTOS:
The extended photo library from Thursday's game vs. Dallas is courtesy of Scott Stroh and James Carey Lauder:
QUOTEABLE:
Kyle Connor on Connor Hellebuyck:
"He's been great. Even times when we weren't helping him out, he's still I thought looked great. His confidence never waivers. He's the type of guy that comes to the rink every day with a smile on his face and gives us his best. His game throughout the whole first round, second round, the way he's approached it, he's been the same. We've been better in front of him and helped him out in a lot of ways. And he's been awesome when he needs to be."
Nikolaj Ehlers on finding a win on the road:
"It would mean that we're not going on vacation, yet. It would mean a lot, obviously. We want to go to Dallas and win that game. And like I've said, these fans have been, it's been so special to play here in front of this crowd, and we want to repay them by coming back and playing a Game 7 here."
WHAT’S NEXT:
Next up is Game 6 from Dallas on Saturday night. Puck drop is set for 7:00 PM central time. It can be viewed live on Sportsnet and CBC.
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