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. Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff shared the news with reporters as the team took the ice for its morning skate.

Schiefele made the decision, with the support of his family and teammates, to play in Game 6, in hopes to buy them another trip up north.