Jake Oettinger, Stars blank Jets

Dallas goaltender makes 22 saves for his 15th career shutout

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:25am

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A fractured, abstract painting depicting a hockey game, with the players and ice reduced to angular, overlapping geometric shapes in shades of blue, green, and gray, conveying the intensity and strategic nature of the matchup.A cubist interpretation of the Stars' dominant defensive performance, with Oettinger's stellar goaltending at the center of the fractured, geometric composition.Dallas Today

Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for his 15th career shutout as the Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on Thursday night. Arttu Hyry and Adam Erne had a goal and an assist each, and Matt Duchene also scored for the Stars, who snapped a two-game losing streak. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 18 shots for the Jets, who had won four out of their last five games.

Why it matters

This game was an important one for both teams as they jockey for position in the Western Conference playoff race. The Stars solidified their hold on a playoff spot, while the Jets are still chasing a wild-card berth.

The details

The Stars scored twice in a span of 1:29 in the first period to take a 2-0 lead. Duchene got a power-play goal, and Hyry completed a three-way passing play for his second NHL goal. Erne made it 3-0 early in the second period. Oettinger made several key saves, including an outstanding stop on a Winnipeg power play in the third period. The two team captains, Jamie Benn of the Stars and Adam Lowry of the Jets, fought in the third period.

  • The game was played on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
  • The Stars scored twice in a span of 1:29 in the middle of the first period.
  • Erne made it 3-0 for the Stars 2:15 into the second period.
  • The two team captains fought at 9:24 of the third period.

The players

Jake Oettinger

The Dallas Stars goaltender made 22 saves for his 15th career shutout.

Arttu Hyry

The Dallas Stars forward had a goal and an assist in the game.

Adam Erne

The Dallas Stars forward had a goal and an assist in the game.

Matt Duchene

The Dallas Stars forward scored a power-play goal in the first period.

Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets goaltender made 18 saves in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little too aggressive early on, and that cost us. But I'm proud of the way the guys battled back and kept us in it.”

— Rick Bowness, Dallas Stars head coach

“We had our chances, but Oettinger was just too good tonight. We'll need to regroup and come out stronger in our next game.”

— Rick Bowness, Winnipeg Jets head coach

What’s next

The Stars will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference. The Jets will need to bounce back quickly as they fight to secure a wild-card spot.

The takeaway

This game showcased the strong goaltending and defensive play of the Dallas Stars, who were able to shut down the Winnipeg Jets' offense. The win was an important one for the Stars as they solidify their position in the playoff race, while the Jets will need to regroup and find a way to generate more offense in their upcoming games.