Just one win away from the Western Conference finals with a 3-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets, the Dallas Stars are in a comfortable spot. After Miro Heiskanen’s return Tuesday, the Stars have their full lineup featuring their previously injured players and trade deadline adds for the first time this season.

Dallas has found ways to not only survive, but thrive while shorthanded against some of the NHL’s best power plays, and it’s creating a surge of momentum

Winnipeg Jets fans have showered Jake Oettinger with chants referring to his role as the USA Hockey backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year.

If you’re looking to local Stanley Cup history, the Stars in 1999 lost seven games in their entire run to the Cup in Buffalo. They lost six games by one goal (four of those in overtime). Their only two-goal loss was a 7-5 defeat against Colorado in Game 5.

Mikael Granlund scored all three goals for the Stars in a 3-1 victory over the Jets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Second Round.

The Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of the second-round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, was spotted at the NHL playoffs, cheering on the Dallas Stars in Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets. Her appearance generated excitement among fans and social media,