Jets defeat Blues 5-3 in wild first-round opener
Winnipeg rallied from a third-period deficit to beat St. Louis 5-3, with Kyle Connor scoring the winner and Mark Scheifele setting a franchise playoff record.
Key points
- The Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-3 in the first game of their first-round playoff series.
- Kyle Connor scored the game-winner with a one-timer in the final two minutes to break a 3-3 tie.
- Mark Scheifele became the franchise's all-time playoff points leader with a goal and two assists.
- St. Louis entered the third period with a 3-2 lead before Winnipeg scored three unanswered goals.
- Brayden Schenn set a franchise record with seven hits in the first period for the Blues.
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?
Your questions, answered
Who won the first game between the Jets and Blues?
The Winnipeg Jets won the first game of the series against the St. Louis Blues with a score of 5-3.
Who scored the winning goal for the Jets?
Kyle Connor scored the winning goal with a one-timer in the final two minutes of the game.
What record did Mark Scheifele set?
Mark Scheifele became the franchise's all-time playoff points leader during the game.
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