Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets Game 5 Prediction – 5/15/2025

The Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets face off tonight in Game 5 of their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series, with Dallas holding a 3-1 advantage. The puck drops at 9:30 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. The Stars are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Final, while the Jets aim to extend their season on home ice.

Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets Game 5 Preview

Dallas has taken control of the series, winning two consecutive games after splitting the first two games in Winnipeg. In Game 4, Mikael Granlund delivered a standout performance with a hat trick, leading the Stars to a 3-1 victory. Granlund has been a key contributor throughout the series, providing both scoring and playmaking.

Goaltender Jake Oettinger has been solid for Dallas, helping to hold Winnipeg under three goals in all but one game of this series so far. Oettinger has been criticized for his performance in previous postseasons, but he has looked very strong to this point in the playoffs.

Winnipeg, facing elimination, will rely heavily on their home-ice advantage, where they have one of the league's best records this season. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck was exceptional in the regular season, but has not lived up to his high standards in the playoffs. The Jets' offense, led by Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, will need to find ways to penetrate Dallas's defense and generate scoring opportunities.

Betting Insights

• Moneyline: Winnipeg Jets -125, Dallas Stars +105
• Puck Line: Winnipeg Jets -1.5 (+200), Dallas Stars +1.5 (-275)
• Over/Under: 5.5 goals

Winnipeg has been strong at home this season. However, the Stars have been on a roll, winning four of their last five games this postseason. The total has gone under in three of the Jets' last four games against the Stars.

Dallas Stars vs Winnipeg Jets Game 5 Prediction

With their backs against the wall, the Jets are expected to come out with urgency and energy. Their strong home record and the stellar play of Hellebuyck give them a solid foundation to build upon. However, the Stars have demonstrated resilience and consistency throughout the series.

Expect a tightly contested game with both teams emphasizing defensive responsibility. Given the goaltending matchup and recent trends, a low-scoring game is likely. The Jets may edge out a narrow victory to extend the series, but the Stars' momentum and depth make them a formidable opponent.

Prediction: Winnipeg Jets 3, Dallas Stars 2

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