In a thrilling conclusion to their second-round matchup, the Dallas Stars edged past the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6, securing their place in the Western Conference Finals for a consecutive year. Thomas Harley delivered the decisive blow, scoring in overtime on Saturday night. With this victory, the Stars will move on to face the Edmonton Oilers, with an opportunity to claim a spot in the Stanley Cup Final at stake.

The game saw its share of dramatic moments, especially as Tyler Seguin missed an open-net scoring chance in the first period, setting a tone of frustration for the Stars. The Jets' Connor Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy candidate, thwarted a barrage of shots from the Stars, ensuring a scoreless first 20 minutes. The second period saw Mark Scheifele of the Jets register his first road goal of the playoffs shortly after learning about the passing of his father. Head coach Scott Arniel noted that Scheifele felt competing in the game would honor his father's wishes. However, Sam Steel quickly equalized for the Stars, netting his inaugural playoff goal just six minutes later.

As the game's intensity heightened, key saves became crucial. Hellebuyck denied Mikko Rantanen on a close-range opportunity early in the third period, while Stars' goaltender Jake Oettinger produced a remarkable save by diving across the net to stop a shot from Mason Appleton. The game entered its final moments tied, but a penalty drawn by Steel in the closing seconds allowed the Stars to initiate overtime with a man advantage. Harley seized the opportunity, firing a shot from the slot just 1:33 into the extra period to clinch the victory. The Jets completed the contest without Josh Morrissey, who was lost to injury in the second period following a collision. The Stars now look to break a pattern, having reached three consecutive conference finals without competing for the Stanley Cup, and they are optimistic that the recent addition of Rantanen can aid their efforts in the rematch against the Oilers.