Line Combinations: Stars vs Jets

On Thursday, the Dallas Stars return to action for the first time since Saturday, when they earned a 4-3 home victory over the San Jose Sharks. They’ll look to keep that momentum going as they continue their homestand with a tough matchup against a surging Winnipeg Jets team.

Dallas defeated Winnipeg 3-2 in overtime when these teams first met earlier this season, catching the Jets in the midst of what would eventually become a nine-game losing streak. However, Winnipeg has since turned things around in a big way, entering Thursday’s contest riding a four-game winning streak. 

Along the way, the Jets have picked up impressive victories over some formidable opponents, including the New Jersey Devils and Tampa Bay Lightning, who the Stars recently lost to in decisive fashion.

It sets the stage for another competitive battle between two Central Division rivals with plenty of history. The Stars' earlier victory extended their winning streak against Winnipeg to six consecutive games. The Jets haven't beaten Dallas since May 2025, when they secured a victory during their second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. 

Their last regular-season win over the Stars on the road came even earlier, in April 2025, so It's been quite some time since Winnipeg last came out on top in this rivalry. The Stars will be eager to keep that trend going with plenty of rest entering Thursday night.

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Benn - Johnston - Rantanen

Robertson - Hintz - Hyry

Steel - Hryckowian - Seguin

Kiviranta - Faksa - Perron

Harley - Lundkvist

Bichsel - Lindell

Taylor - Myers

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