Connor Hellebuyck makes 22 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series

By Canadian Press on May 9, 2025.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference second-round series.

Hellebuyck had his fourth career playoff shutout to help the regular-season champion Jets rebound from a 3-2 loss Wednesday night.

Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers scored early goals and Adam Lowry made it 3-0 midway through the second period. Ehlers added an empty-netter with 3:40 remaining.

Game 3 is Sunday in Dallas.

Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots for Dallas.

Vilardi opened the scoring on a power play at 3:35 of the first period. Ehlers followed at 7:07, and Lowry made it a three-goal lead with 8:58 left in the second.

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