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**Jets Stave Off Elimination, Force Game 6 Against Stars**
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets avoided elimination Thursday night, defeating the Dallas Stars 4-0 in Game 5 of their Western Conference Playoff series. The victory extends the series, which Dallas leads 3-2, and forces a Game 6 showdown in Dallas on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
Dallas had an opportunity to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference finals for a potential rematch against the Edmonton Oilers, but Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets had other plans.
Saturday’s game presents a high-stakes scenario: either the Stars will secure their spot in the next round, or the Jets will force a decisive Game 7 back in Winnipeg on Monday.
According to ESPN BET, Dallas remains the favorite to win the series (-380), while Winnipeg is a +290 underdog.
In other playoff action, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Florida Panthers 2-0 on Friday, tying their series at 3-3. Auston Matthews scored his first goal of the series in the third period, and Joseph Woll recorded his first career postseason shutout. The Leafs and Panthers will face off in a Game 7 on Sunday to determine who advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.
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