Stars visit the Jets to begin the second round

Dallas Stars (50-26-6, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division)

Winnipeg, Manitoba; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Stars -115, Jets -104; over/under is 5.5

NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Jets host series opener

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the Dallas Stars to start the Western Conference second round. The teams meet Thursday for the fifth time this season. The Jets went 3-1 against the Stars during the regular season. In their last regular season meeting on April 10, the Jets won 4-0. Cole Perfetti led the Jets with two goals.

Winnipeg is 23-10-0 against the Central Division and 56-22-4 overall. The Jets have a 30-12-2 record when they commit fewer penalties than their opponent.

Dallas has a 19-11-3 record in Central Division play and a 50-26-6 record overall. The Stars have gone 25-12-3 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

TOP PERFORMERS: Mark Scheifele has 39 goals and 48 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has five goals and 10 assists over the last 10 games.

Jason Robertson has 35 goals and 44 assists for the Stars. Wyatt Johnston has five goals and four assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 6-4-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 5.3 assists, five penalties and 18.8 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Stars: 4-6-0, averaging 2.9 goals, 5.3 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Jets: None listed.

Stars: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.