US EditionMikael Granlund gets 1st career playoff hat trick as Stars beat top-seeded Jets for 3-1 series lead
- Mikael Granlund netted three goals for the first time in his playoff career as the Dallas Stars defeated the top-ranked Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on May 13, 2025, in Dallas, securing a 3-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series.
- Granlund's performance followed the Stars' strong special teams play and the Jets' ongoing struggles on the road, including Winnipeg losing all five road games this postseason.
- Granlund netted the decisive second goal late in the second period, with assists from Mikko Rantanen—who increased his NHL playoff points lead to 19—and Miro Heiskanen, who made his first appearance since returning from a knee injury.
- Granlund's hat trick included two power-play goals—his fourth playoff goal on the power play came with 12:37 left—while goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots, supporting the Stars' control of the game.
- With Game 5 set to take place in Winnipeg, the Stars lead the series by two games for the first time this postseason and are poised to reach the Western Conference final for the third year running, while the Jets face the challenge of winning three consecutive games to keep their season alive.
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NHL Playoffs: Dallas Stars beat Winnipeg Jets to take 3-1 series lead
The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 in Game 5 of their second-round Western Conference playoffs, to take a 3-1 series lead. Mikael Granlund registered his first-career hat trick (scoring three goals) and Jake Oettinger made 31 saves in the Stars’ victory, bringing them one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive season. Game 5 is scheduled to take place Thursday at Winnipeg. Editorial credit: Igo…
"His 200-foot game was amazing tonight": NHL legend Mark Messier makes feelings known about $20,000,000 Stars forward after his hat-trick seals Game 4 win over Jets
Mikael Granlund scored all three goals for the Dallas Stars in their 3-1 Game 4 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Two of his goals came on the power play. It was the first playoff hat trick of his career.
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