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Tim Capurso

Jets, Stars Console Mark Scheifele in Touching Moment After Series-Ending Game 6

Scheifele played in Game 6 after the unexpected passing of his father on Friday night. | Screengrab Twitter @BR_OpenIce

Some moments are just bigger than sports.

One such moment occurred on Saturday night during Game 6 of a second round Stanley Cup playoffs series between the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars. Jets center Mark Scheifele was playing with a heavy heart, as his father had unexpectedly passed away on Friday night, initially leaving his status for the game in doubt. But Scheifele was determined to play in his late father's honor and in an emotional moment, the Jets center scored the first goal of the game in the second period.

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