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Hellebuyck and Jets back on road in NHL playoffs at Dallas; Florida seeks to get even vs. Toronto

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Hellebuyck and Jets back on road in NHL playoffs at Dallas; Florida seeks to get even vs. Toronto

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Connor Hellebuyck is regaining his dominant form for Winnipeg in the NHL playoffs as they face Dallas in the second round, though he has struggled on the road with a poor save percentage. The Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers are both looking to advance in their respective series, with the Jets tied with the Stars and the Panthers trailing the Toronto Maple Leafs. Florida's recent victory against Toronto, aided by Sergei Bobrovsky's overtime saves, has revived their hopes despite the necessity of winning in Toronto to progress. The Stars have gained home-ice advantage after a Game 1 victory, although they faltered in Game 2 due to early penalties. Toronto is leading their series against Florida, showcasing impressive scoring ability, yet facing challenges in defense and goaltending consistency as both teams strive to capitalize on their strengths in upcoming games.

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  • Connor Hellebuyck, a standout goalie for Winnipeg, is showing signs of his regular-season dominance as the Jets face a crucial second-round playoff series against Dallas, despite previously struggling with a 0-3 road record in the postseason.

  • The Winnipeg Jets and Florida Panthers both resume their second-round series on Sunday, with the Jets playing in Dallas after tying the series 1-1, while the Panthers, trailing 2-1, return home against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

  • In a crucial Game 3 win, Florida avoided a 3-0 series deficit against Toronto with a 5-4 victory, thanks to Sergei Bobrovsky's crucial overtime saves and Brad Marchand's game-winning goal, but they must secure a win in Toronto to advance.

  • The Dallas Stars captured home-ice advantage with a Game 1 win, but faltered in Game 2 due to early penalties that allowed the Jets to seize a quick lead, which the Stars couldn't overcome despite a strong third-period performance in previous games.

  • Toronto leads their series against Florida with a 2-1 advantage, having scored four or more goals in each of their last four playoff games, illustrating their offensive prowess but facing challenges in maintaining defensive stability.

  • Goaltending has been a critical issue in the Toronto-Florida series, with Toronto's Joseph Woll and Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky both showing vulnerabilities, as each team looks to tighten their defense in the upcoming games.

  • The Panthers have a strong record when scoring five or more goals, now standing at 21-0-0 this season, which they achieved in their latest victory against Toronto, showcasing their potent offensive capabilities when needed most.

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