Jets, Mark Scheifele
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An emotional and drama-filled Game 6 between the host Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets showcased spectacular play, blistering shots, amazing saves and one gut-wrenching decision on the part of a player who took the ice hours after learning of his father's death.
Panthers coach Paul Maurice coached Mark Scheifele for nine seasons in Winnipeg, and he began his Sunday morning press conference by offering condolences to the Jets player for the sudden loss of his father,
The 32-year-old was doing the unthinkable of playing in a playoff game, several hours after his father, Brad, had passed away overnight on Friday. Scheifele played Game 6 against the Dallas Stars to honor his father, and even scored the game's first goal in the second period.
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