Laurent Brossoit gets 3rd shutout, Jets’ 3-0 win keeps Stars from clinching Central Division

The Winnipeg Jets secured a crucial 3-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on March 25, 2023, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Goaltender Laurent Brossoit was the star of the game, making 24 saves to record his third shutout of the season and the seventh of his career. The shutout was a significant one as it prevented the Dallas Stars from clinching the Central Division title.

The Jets' offense was led by David Gustafsson, who celebrated his 24th birthday in style by scoring the opening goal of the game in the second period. The goal came off a rebound after a shot by Kyle Connor was saved by Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger. The goal was Gustafsson's seventh of the season and gave the Jets a 1-0 lead.

The second goal came in the third period when Mark Scheifele scored a power-play goal to make it 2-0. Scheifele's goal came after a beautiful pass from Blake Wheeler, and it was Scheifele's team-leading 28th goal of the season. The third goal was an empty-netter by Nikolaj Ehlers to seal the deal and make it 3-0.

The victory was the fifth consecutive win for the Jets and kept them in second place in the Central Division with 104 points. Dallas, who had a slim lead over Winnipeg and Colorado, was unable to secure the division title as they were held to zero goals. Dallas now has two games remaining in their schedule, while the Jets and Avalanche each have three games left to play.

The Jets' victory also prevented Dallas from sweeping the season series between the two teams. The Jets now lead the season series 2-1 and have the tiebreaker advantage with a better record in regulation and overtime wins (ROW). The final meeting between the two teams will take place on Saturday, March 28, in Denver, Colorado.

The Jets' victory was a significant one as they look to secure a playoff spot and potentially climb higher in the standings. The team has been playing well lately and has won eight of their last ten games. With three games remaining, the Jets will look to continue their winning streak and secure as many points as possible before the playoffs begin.