After a miraculous Game 7 victory over the Blues to win their first-round series, the Jets are storming into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Winnipeg will be playing in front of a raucous crowd for Game 1 against the Stars on Wednesday night.
Despite a 116-point regular season — the most points of any NHL team — the Jets appeared to be on their way to a disappointing first-round exit. But a furious Game 7 rally, which featured two goals in the final two minutes of regulation to tie the game, set up Adam Lowry for the double-overtime game-winner.
Their quest for a Stanley Cup continues against the Stars, who also won their first-round series in seven games, eliminating the Avalanche with a 4-2 victory in Game 7. Mikko Rantanen notched a hat trick against his former team, scoring all three of his goals in the third period.
If their respective first-round series are any indication, Game 1 of Jets vs. Stars should be quite the barnburner.
Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between the Jets and Stars, including TV and streaming options for Game 1.
What channel is Jets vs. Stars on today?
- TV channel: ESPN (U.S.) | Sportsnet, CBC, TVA Sports (Canada)
- Live stream: Fubo (U.S.) | Fubo (Canada)
Jets vs. Stars will air live in the U.S. on ESPN, with John Buccigross (play-by-play), Cassie Campbell-Pascall (analyst) and Leah Hextall (reporter) on the call.
Fans looking to stream Jets vs. Stars can watch live on Fubo, which will carry every 2025 playoff game broadcast by the ESPN family of networks.
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Game 1 of Jets vs. Stars will air live on Sportsnet, CBC and TVA Sports in Canada and can be streamed on Fubo.
Jets vs. Stars start time
- Date: Wednesday, May 7
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs series between the Jets and Stars is set to begin at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7. The game will be played at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.
Jets vs. Stars radio station
- Radio station: SiriusXM channels 91, 167
Fans can listen to the Jets vs. Stars broadcast live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 91 (Stars broadcast) and 167 (Jets broadcast).
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Jets vs. Stars series schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | Game 1 at Jets | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| May 9 | Game 2 at Jets | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| May 11 | Game 3 at Stars | 4:30 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| May 13 | Game 4 at Stars | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| May 15 | Game 5* at Jets | TBD | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| May 17 | Game 6* at Stars | TBD | TBD |
| May 19 | Game 7* at Jets | TBD | ESPN, Fubo |
*If necessary
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2025
Here are the key dates to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason. Some series start dates could move up depending on when the previous series concludes.
| Event | Date(s) |
| First round begins | April 19 |
| NHL Draft Lottery | May 5 |
| NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo | June 1-7 |
| Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 23 |
| NHL Draft in Los Angeles | June 27-28 |