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Dallas Stars are back home tonight facing the Winnipeg Jets in their final regular season game.

After a rough road loss to the Boston Bruins this past Tuesday, the defense looked out of sync and goalie Jake Oettinger wasn't at his best.

This matchup gives them a chance to shake things up before the playoff start in a couple weeks against the Minnesota Wild.

The Stars have been leaky lately, especially in Ovinger's last two starts, where they let in goals he normally stops.

The road trip exposed some weaknesses, and fans are done hearing excuses like the Olympics or new dad life.

Now it's about getting back on track with home crowd energy.

Supporters want to see aggression from forwards like Jason Robertson, pushing hard on Jets goalie Connor Hellebike right away.

No more tentative play, just take control early to avoid those early deficits that have plagued them.

Key is locking down Winnipeg's top threats, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, who drive most of their offense.

If Al Ettinger flips the switch to elite mode tonight, Dallas heads into the postseason dialed in, ready for wild and whatever comes next like a potential avalanche rematch.

On April 3rd, Dallas Stars came out firing against the Winnipeg Jets on April 2nd, 2026, with Adam Earn, R2 Hyrie, and Matt Duchesne, all burying goals in that matchup.

Earlier this week, the Stars kept the momentum against the Boston Bruins on March 31st, where Dushane struck again and young Wyatt Johnston ripped one on the power play.

Meanwhile, the Jets had their moments, like Kyle Conner's goal versus the Colorado Avalanche back on March 26th, but they've been hit hard lately.

Fans are buzzing about the bigger picture for Winnipeg, where losing Nicolaj Ehlers has exposed some core issues beyond just star power.

The Maple Leafs fill it, too, with Mitch Marner's departure, shaking both franchises to the foundation and sparking debates on roster depth.

On the flip side, the Jets made a smart move signing college standout Lucas Wallen to a one-year, two-way deal.

He's the CCHA's top goal scorer and heads straight to their AHL squad in Manitoba for the 2026-2027 season.

These highlights from Pittsburgh, Boston, Chicago, and Colorado games underline how tight the playoff race is getting, with every goal shifting the Central Division standings.