Jets' Mark Scheifeles game 6 Status after the father's death in the air

The top jets will occur on Saturday in Dallas with heavy hearts after the unexpected death of the father of striker Mark Scheifele.

Brad Scheifele suddenly died overnight, Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff told reporters before the game on Saturday against the stars who have a head start in the semi -finals of the Western Conference.

Scheifele was not present at the optional morning skate on Saturday, and it was unclear whether the 14-year-old NHL veteran would play in game 6.

“We want to give [Mark’s] Family our sincerely condolences and obviously ask that everyone respected their and their privacy at that time, ”said Cheveldayoff, adding that Dallas coach Scott Arniel had returned to the team of the team to support Scheifele.

The 32-year center is second in the team with four goals and six templates in the team after he was 39 goals and the best 87 points career in the regular season.

According to Cheveldayoff, Scheifele's teammates were informed about the death of his father on Saturday morning.

“It's a terrible defeat,” said Winnipeg captain Adam Lowry. “It is difficult to put into words, how disappointed we all feel for Mark and his family.

“This is such a big loss, that's your mentor, that's the person you grew up. So is the person you want to be. I think there are only a lot of small things you have to do to really ensure that Mark is supporting and going forward today.”

The jets, the presidents' winners this year with the best 116 points (56-22-4), need a street victory on Saturday evening to force a crucial game 7 on Monday.