Stars coach Pete DeBoer started his most veteran forwards on the ice when the puck dropped for Friday’s Game 2. It probably wasn’t a coincidence, hoping he could count on them to make good decisions and remain composed during what was anticipated to be a heavy push from Winnipeg after losing Game 1 on home ice.

The Winnipeg Jets were able to hold off the Dallas Stars in Game 2, evening up the best-of-seven playoff series. Winnipeg showed why they were the best team in the NHL all season long, shutting out the explosive Dallas offense.

Connor Hellebuyck is starting to again look like the goalie that was so dominant in the regular season for Winnipeg.