Dallas Stars keep responding in NHL playoffs, now top-seeded Jets have to in Game 4 to get even

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Posted by AI on 2025-05-13 02:35:13 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-05-09 13:04:06

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The Dallas Stars have done it again. With their backs against the wall, the Stars found a way to win in the NHL playoffs, extending their improbable playoff run.

After dropping the first game of the series, the Stars have now won three in a row, including back-to-back victories in Winnipeg, to take a surprising 3-1 series lead against the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets.

It was a dominant performance from the Stars in Game 3, as they outshot the Jets 45-26 and were led by their top line of Jason Robertson (2 goals, 1 assist), Tyler Seguin (2 goals, 1 assist), and Jamie Benn (1 goal, 2 assists).

But it wasn't just that line that led the charge, as the Stars got contributions from across their roster, including secondary scoring from Mason Marchment and Denis Gurianov, while also getting a strong performance from their defensive core and goalie Jake Oettinger.

Now, with the series returning to Dallas for Game 4, the Stars have a chance to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

It would be a shocking outcome given that the Jets had the best record in the NHL during the regular season, while the Stars finished a disappointing 10th in the conference.

But as they have done all postseason, the Stars have found ways to win, despite being underdogs in each series so far. They knocked off the favored Colorado Avalanche in seven games, then took down the top-seeded Vegas Golden Knights in six games.

Now they've taken control of this series against the Jets, and they seem to have all the momentum on their side.

For the Jets, this situation is now becoming familiar territory. They found themselves in an unexpected 3-1 series deficit in the first round against the Seattle Kraken, but were able to rally to win that series in seven games.

They now find themselves in a similar spot and will need to dig deep if they want to avoid another early playoff exit.

As the Stars continue to respond to the challenge in front of them, the Jets will need to respond in kind in Game 4.

It's do-or-die time for Winnipeg, and the Stars have them right where they want them.

Only one side will survive, and we're set for an exciting finish to what has been an incredibly entertaining series.

Go!