Dallas Stars' cold streak ends with shutout win over Jets

The Stars' dominant 3-0 victory over Winnipeg sends a message that they are ready for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:09am

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The Dallas Stars snapped their recent cold streak with a 3-0 shutout win over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Despite missing several key players, the Stars dominated every facet of the game, with their stars and role players alike contributing to the victory. The win sends a warning message to the rest of the Western Conference that the Stars are primed and ready for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Why it matters

The Stars had been struggling, winning just two of their last nine games, but this decisive victory over a playoff-contending Jets team shows that Dallas is rounding into form at the right time. As they prepare for the postseason, the Stars have demonstrated they can win without some of their top players, which bodes well for their Stanley Cup chances.

The details

The Stars dominated the Jets in every facet of the game, outshooting them 22-14 and out-hitting them 20-14. Their power play, which is the best in the NHL, finally got on the board. Jamie Benn looked rejuvenated, even getting into a fight with Adam Lowry. Goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped all 22 shots he faced for the shutout. The Stars were missing several key players, including first-line center Roope Hintz and trade deadline acquisition Tyler Myers, but they still managed to put together a complete and convincing performance.

  • The Stars entered Thursday's game having won just two of their last nine games.
  • The Stars' victory over the Jets came on April 3, 2026.

The players

Glen Gulutzan

The head coach of the Dallas Stars, who praised his team's response and effort in the win over the Jets.

Jamie Benn

The Stars' captain, who looked rejuvenated and even got into a fight with Adam Lowry during the game.

Jake Oettinger

The Stars' goaltender, who recorded a 22-save shutout against the Jets.

Roope Hintz

The Stars' first-line center, who was out injured for the game against the Jets.

Tyler Myers

A trade deadline acquisition for the Stars, who did not play in the game against the Jets.

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What they’re saying

“I liked our response from this morning, a little bit of nipping at the heels. Like, I said to you guys this morning, our game wasn't good enough in a lot of areas. ... So I liked the response. You guys could all see it. It was a great response.”

— Glen Gulutzan, Head Coach, Dallas Stars

What’s next

The Stars will face off against the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild in two of their next three games, which will be a true test of their playoff readiness. If they can pick up wins in those matchups, it will further solidify their status as a top contender in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

This dominant win over the Jets shows that the Dallas Stars are rounding into form at the right time, even with key players missing from their lineup. Their ability to win convincingly without some of their top talent is a promising sign as they prepare to make a deep playoff run.