The Winnipeg Jets will have star center Mark Scheifele in the lineup for Game 6. Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff confirmed to reporters Saturday that Scheifele's father, Brad, passed away unexpectedly on Friday night. Jets coach Scott Arniel later announced Scheifele would play.

Winnipeg Jets top center Mark Scheifele will play in their must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series at Dallas on Saturday night, hours after the unexpected death of his father. Jets coach Scott Arniel said the news of Brad Scheifele's passing overnight was difficult for the entire team.

He was also involved in a scrum with Stars captain Jamie Benn during Thursday’s Game 5. The scuffle saw Benn throw a punch at Scheifele, resulting in a roughing penalty, a 10-minute misconduct and $5,000 fine for the Stars veteran.