Jets’ Mark Scheifele Goal Immortalizes Himself in NHL History With Winnipeg-Dallas Playoffs Game 6

In a moment that went beyond just sports, Winnipeg Jets alternate captain Mark Scheifele really stepped up in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Stars. Just a few hours after finding out about his father Brad Scheifele’s sudden passing on Friday night, Scheifele decided to play, wanting to honor what he thought his dad would have wanted.

On X, B/R Open Ice reported: “MARK SCHEIFELE SCORES. WHAT A MOMENT.” He showed incredible calm and strength when he scored the first goal of the game, putting the Jets ahead 1-0 at 5:28 in the second period. But that lead didn’t stick around for too long because Sam Steel managed to score the equalizer.

However, Mark Scheifele’s choice to hit the ice in those circumstances really impressed both his teammates and the fans. Jets head coach Scott Arniel mentioned that Scheifele believed his father would have wanted him to play, saying, “Mark will be playing tonight. As he said, that’d be [the] wishes of his dad. He would want him to play, and I know he’s been rooting us on here. I know that he’s been pushing hard. We got to see him earlier in the St. Louis series, and he’s with us. Mark really wants to play for him tonight.”

The team really came together for Scheifele, with captain Adam Lowry sharing how everyone feels, saying, “It’s a terrible loss. It’s tough to put into words how gutted we all feel for Mark and his family.”

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— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 18, 2025

Aside from the emotional impact, Scheifele’s goal really showed off his skill and determination. During the playoffs, he really stepped up and his performance in Game 6 showed just how much of a leader he is and how dedicated he is to the team.

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