DALLAS -- The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars currently sit dead even in the Central Division standings with 52 points, making their game Thursday at American Airlines Center extra important.
Both teams head into the divisional battle fresh off a victory. The Jets won 5-3 at St. Louis and Dallas defeated Toronto 6-3 at home on Tuesday.
However, the Jets (24-25-4) have the better division record at 12-4-1, and they've also beaten the Stars two of three times this season, with both wins coming in Winnipeg.
"I think we've always known we have had a very special group.