Jets clash with Stars in a crucial playoff showdown. Barron returns as Winnipeg aims to extend their surge towards a wild card spot.
The 32-30-12 Winnipeg Jets are in Dallas for a match against the second place Stars (44-19-12) in a major test with playoff implications on the line.
Having battled all the way back to within two points of the final Western Conference Wild Card spot, the Jets will look to keep the momentum rolling in the Central Division tilt with Dallas.
Photo by Jerome Miron/USA Today Morgan Barron will make his return to the lineup following a brief injury absence. Connor Hellebuyck will remain the fixture in goal for the Jets, while Ville Heinola will remain an injury backup as a healthy scratch.
Winnipeg Jets' expected line combinations for Thursday, April 2 at Dallas:
Connor-Scheifele-Iafallo
Perfetti-Lowry-Vilardi
Koepke-Toews-Lambert
Rosen-Barron-Ford
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Pionk
Fleury-Salomonsson
Hellebuyck