DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2026: The Winnipeg Jets fell behind by two goals in the first period on Thursday night, then scored the next eight goals in a row. They beat the Dallas Stars 8-3 at American Airlines Center.
DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 12: Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Winnipeg Jets on November 12, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. (Photo by George Walker/DFWsportsonline)
Mark Scheifele scored twice, including the game-winner on the power play, and added an assist. He was named the game’s first star. Dawson Mercer also scored twice and was the second star. Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and two assists, and Cole Perfetti had two assists.
The game arrived with momentum on the visitors’ side. Winnipeg’s win over New Jersey on Tuesday extended its streak to four games, and Nico Daws made 19 saves in that game as the Jets improved to 8-8-3. Thursday’s win makes it five straight.
A tale of two periods
Dallas controlled the opening 20 minutes and led 2-0 after the first period. The second period went the other way. Winnipeg scored five goals to Dallas’s one and took a 5-3 lead into the second intermission. The Jets then added three more goals in the third while holding the Stars scoreless.
The shot totals do not match the score. Dallas outshot Winnipeg 33-30, but the Jets scored on 26.7 percent of their shots and the Stars on 9.1 percent. That gap in finishing, along with whatever happened in the Dallas crease, decided the game more than any difference in possession.
Dallas won most categories except the scoreboard
By several standard measures the Stars played well. They won 35 of 56 faceoffs (62.5 percent) and outhit Winnipeg 24-17. Justin Hryckowian won 11 of his 12 draws. Tyler Seguin and David Perron each put six shots on goal.
Dallas also had more giveaways, 16 to Winnipeg’s 13, and recorded only two takeaways to the Jets’ five. Winnipeg blocked 15 shots to Dallas’s 10, and 17 more Dallas attempts were blocked before reaching the net.
Special teams also went Winnipeg’s way. The Jets went 1-for-3 on the power play, scoring on Scheifele’s game-winner, while Dallas went 0-for-2. Most of the damage came at even strength, where Winnipeg outscored Dallas 7-3.
Dallas scoring
Roope Hintz had a goal and an assist, and Perron scored once. Thomas Harley had two assists and Jason Robertson had one.
Season series and what’s next
The result evens the season series at one win each. Dallas won the first meeting 3-2 on Oct. 22, also in Dallas.
The Stars have little time to regroup. They host the Buffalo Sabres tonight at 7 p.m. CT, then the Florida Panthers on Sunday, before back-to-back road games in Vegas next week.
