The key for the Stars is Connor Hellebuyck, almost certain to win his third Vezina Trophy in six years, continuing to play poorly on the road. He wasn’t good in any of the three games at St. Louis. The Blues won them all but could not win a single game in Manitoba.

Prediction and betting tips on the match Winnipeg vs Dallas 08.05.2025: match preview, lineups, odds for the game. Which team will be stronger?

It's hard to find something as much of an emotional roller coaster ride as playoff hockey. For Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets fans, that might be the understatement of the year. Both teams went from staring the end of their seasons dead in the face to getting ready to play each other in Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs.