The Dallas Stars are heading to the Western Conference Finals for the third consecutive year after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in overtime in Game 6. Thomas Harley was the standout player, scoring the series-clinching goal just 93 seconds into the overtime period, following a power play created by Sam Steel. The Stars will now face the Edmonton Oilers, who eliminated them in the previous year's playoffs.

This season's playoffs have seen the Stars thrive in overtime, maintaining an undefeated record in such matches. Home-ice advantage played a crucial role in their victory against the Jets. Coach Pete DeBoer highlighted the impact of the American Airlines Center crowd in critical moments of the series.

The Stars' fourth line also shined, with Mason Marchment, Sam Steel, and Evgenii Dadonov generating multiple scoring opportunities and contributing to the tying goal. The performance of both goalies, Jake Oettinger for Dallas and Connor Hellebuyck for Winnipeg, reflected the high stakes of the matchup.