Hellebuyck Shines with Shutout, Ehlers Scores Twice as Winnipeg Jets Even Series Against Dallas
The Winnipeg Jets delivered a commanding performance on home ice to level their playoff series against the Dallas Stars, securing a 2-0 victory in Game 2. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was the star of the night, posting a shutout with 32 saves, while Nikolaj Ehlers netted both goals to lead Winnipeg’s offense.
Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy finalist, demonstrated why he remains one of the NHL’s elite goaltenders, turning away every shot the Stars fired his way. His calm, poised presence between the pipes provided the Jets with a crucial bounce-back after their Game 1 loss.
Winnipeg got on the board early in the first period when Ehlers capitalized on a turnover in the neutral zone, skating in unassisted and rifling a wrist shot past Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger. The Danish winger struck again in the third period, this time converting a perfect cross-ice pass from Mark Scheifele to double the Jets’ lead and seal the win.
Dallas, who had edged out the Jets in Game 1, struggled to find offensive rhythm against a tightened Winnipeg defensive unit. Despite a late push, the Stars couldn’t break through Hellebuyck’s wall, who secured his fourth career playoff shutout.
With the series now tied 1-1, the momentum shifts as the teams head to Dallas for Game 3. The Jets will be looking to build on this strong performance, while the Stars aim to regroup and find answers to Winnipeg’s suffocating defense and resurgent goaltending.
Source : The Canadian Press
