Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff says Mark Scheifele’s father, Brad, died overnight.

Cheveldayoff delivered the news during a brief media availability as the team held an optional skate at American Airlines Center.

Scheifele, a top-line forward, remains at the team hotel in Dallas.

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Cheveldayoff says head coach Scott Arniel is with Scheifele to provide support.

The GM says it’s too early to say whether Scheifele will play in Game 6 against the Dallas Stars this evening.

Winnipeg needs a victory to force a deciding game in the second-round NHL playoff series.