If you’re looking to local Stanley Cup history, the Stars in 1999 lost seven games in their entire run to the Cup in Buffalo. They lost six games by one goal (four of those in overtime). Their only two-goal loss was a 7-5 defeat in Colorado in Game 5.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) makes a save on Dallas Stars' Mikael Granlund (64) during third period NHL playoff hockey action in Winnipeg, Canada, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP) AP

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.