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.

For Scheifele, Game 6 was a way to honour his dad. It ended with heartbreak, but not without courage in the face of a devastating loss.

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.