BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Winnipeg Jets in the second round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-2 lead in the series. The teams meet Thursday for the 10th time this season. The Jets won the previous matchup 4-0. Nikolaj Ehlers scored two goals in the win.

Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.

The Winnipeg Jets were able to stave off elimination on Thursday, taking down the Dallas Stars in Game 5 of their second-round postseason series. Now the series will head back to Dallas for Game 6, with the Stars looking to close out the matchup in front of their home fans.