The Winnipeg Jets trail the Dallas Stars 3-1 in their second-round series after losing Game 4, 3-1.
The Jets outshot the Stars 10-5 after the opening frame but exited the period trailing 1-0. A Dylan DeMelo holding the stick penalty gave the Stars a power play, which Mikael Granlund took full advantage of, scoring his second of the postseason.
Nikolaj Ehlers scored as the Stars’ penalty expired, tying the game at 1-1 with a sharp-angle shot. A poorly timed pinch from Neal Pionk awarded the Stars a man advantage, which Granlund once again made the Jets pay.
Granlund continued his dominance of Game 4 by recording a hat trick and extending the Stars’ lead to 3-1. An ill-advised penalty by Jamie Benn gave the Jets a power play opportunity with less than five minutes remaining, but the Jets could not capitalize. With the goaltender pulled, the Jets threw the puck on goal as many times as they could but were unable to sustain pressure, failing to score.
Jake Oettinger was stellar once again, turning away 31 of the 32 shots he faced. Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 24 shots, making key saves when called upon.
The Jets have now lost all five road games in the 2024-25 playoffs and are on the brink of elimination. The series returns to Winnipeg on Thursday for a must-win Game 5.
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