The Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues kicked off their first-round NHL playoff series with a dramatic opener, leaving fans eager to see what’s next as the series continues in Winnipeg tonight.
Game saw the Blues enter the third period with a 3-2 lead, only for the Jets to storm back with three unanswered goals, sealing a 5-3 victory. Kyle Connor was the hero for Winnipeg, breaking a 3-3 tie with a one-timer in the final two minutes. Captain Adam Lowry added an empty-netter, and Mark Scheifele delivered a goal and two assists, becoming the franchise’s all-time playoff points leader.
The Blues, led by Brayden Schenn and boosted by goals from Robert Thomas, Oskar Sundqvist, and Jordan Kyrou, showed their trademark physicality with hits—second-most in their playoff history. Schenn set a franchise record with seven hits in the first period alone.
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck anchored the Jets, especially in the third period as Winnipeg outshot St. Louis 9-2. Special teams were a factor: the Jets went 1-for-4 on the power play, while the Blues converted 2-of-3 opportunities.
Game is set for tonight at Canada Life Centre, with the Jets holding a 1-0 series lead. The question remains: can the Blues bounce back, or will the Jets’ momentum continue to surge?
