Stars head coach Pete DeBoer called Scheifele a “courageous young man” after he played following his father’s death.

Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele is playing against the Dallas Stars after the death of his father. Follow along for Game 6 updates:

Winnipeg Jets top center Mark Scheifele started their must-win Game 6 of their second-round playoff series at Dallas on Saturday night, hours after the unexpected death of his father. Jets coach Scott Arniel said the news of Brad Scheifele's passing overnight was difficult for the entire team.