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The Dallas Stars (44-19-12) host the Winnipeg Jets (32-30-12) at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on April 2, 2026, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Stars sit in second place in the Western Conference with 100 points and the Jets are 11th in the Western Conference with 76 points.
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Stars vs. Jets: April 2 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Dallas, Texas
- Venue: American Airlines Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.73 | 2nd |
| Shots | 25.4 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 28.82% | 2nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.62% | 11th |
Jets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.85 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 13th |
| Shots | 26.2 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 17.56% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.54% | 19th |
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Stars vs. Jets Top Players
Stars
- One of Dallas' top offensive players this season is Jason Robertson, who has recorded 89 points in 75 games.
- Having scored 41 goals and adding 39 assists, Wyatt Johnston is a top contributor for Dallas through 75 games.
- With 72 points through 57 games (21 goals and 51 assists), Mikko Rantanen has been an important part of Dallas' offense this season.
- Across 49 games played, Jake Oettinger has a goaltending record of 30-12-6. During those games, he's allowed 128 goals while recording 1,124 saves.
Jets
- Mark Scheifele's 92 points make him a vital offensive option for Winnipeg. He has 34 goals and 58 assists in 74 games.
- Kyle Connor is one of the impact players on offense for Winnipeg with 85 total points (1.1 per game), with 34 goals and 51 assists in 74 games.
- Winnipeg's Gabriel Vilardi is among the top offensive players on the team with 62 total points (28 goals and 34 assists).
- Connor Hellebuyck has an .898 save percentage (27th in the league), with 1,262 total saves, giving up 143 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put up a 20-20-11 record this season.
Stars vs. Jets Injury Report
Stars
Tyler Seguin: Out For Season (Acl),
Radek Faksa: Out (Upper Body),
Roope Hintz: Out (Lower Body),
Sam Steel: Out (Hip),
Michael Bunting: Out (Lower Body),
Nathan Bastian: Out (Hand),
Tyler Myers: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Jets
Colin Miller: Out (Knee),
Nino Niederreiter: Out (Lower Body),
Vladislav Namestnikov: Out (Lower Body),
Morgan Barron: Out (Concussion)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2026 | Penguins | W 6-3 | Away |
| 3/29/2026 | Flyers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Bruins | L 6-3 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 4/4/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 4/7/2026 | Flames | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Avalanche | L 3-2 | Home |
| 3/28/2026 | Avalanche | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/31/2026 | Blackhawks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 4/2/2026 | Stars | - | Away |
| 4/4/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 4/6/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 4/9/2026 | Blues | - | Away |