The Winnipeg Jets enter Game 6 at American Airlines Center against the Dallas Stars with heavy hearts after center Mark Scheifele’s father Brad passed away unexpectedly Friday night. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff shared the news with reporters as the team took the ice for its morning skate.

The top-seeded Winnipeg Jets will enter Saturday's elimination game in Dallas with heavy hearts following the unexpected death of the father of forward Mark Scheifele.

Hours after learning of his father's passing, Winnipeg star forward Mark Scheifele played in Game 6 on Saturday night, a 2-1 overtime loss to the host Dallas Stars that ended the Jets' season in the Western Conference semifinals.