The Winnipeg Jets host the St. Louis Blues at Canada Life Centre tonight at 8:00 PM ET for Game 7 of their first round playoff series. The series is tied 3-3, with both teams winning their respective home games. Winnipeg aims to capitalize on home ice advantage one last time vs. the Blues tonight, while St. Louis seeks to break the pattern and advance to the next round with a win on the road. Expect a white out tonight in Winnipeg, the fans will show up to the teams first game 7 since 1977 when the old Jets were still around before relocating to Atlanta.

 

Recent Performance

Winnipeg Jets (Series Tied 3–3)
After taking a 3-2 series lead, the Jets fell 5-2 in Game 6 in St. Louis. Connor Hellebuyck was pulled for the third time in the series after allowing five goals on 23 shots. The Jets have outscored the Blues 12-7 at home in this series and will look to maintain that dominance in Game 7 with everything on the line.

 

St. Louis Blues (Series Tied 3–3)
The Blues forced Game 7 with a commanding 5-2 victory in Game 6, scoring four goals in a 5:23 span during the second period. Jordan Binnington made 21 saves and was rarely tested as a result of great defence. Cam Fowler continued his strong play with a goal, bringing his series total to 10 points, the most by a defenseman in a series for the Blues in franchise history.

 

Team Records and Trends

Winnipeg Jets
Home Record: 3–0 in this series
Power Play: 20%
Penalty Kill: 76%
Record vs. STL (this year): 6-4

 

St. Louis Blues
Road Record: 0–3 in this series
Power Play: 24%
Penalty Kill: 80%
Record vs. WPG (this year): 4-6

 

Key Players to Watch

Winnipeg Jets
Kyle Connor – Connor has been a consistent offensive threat this entire year, contributing multiple points in key games. His performance will be crucial in Game 7 with the absence of Mark Scheifele.

 

Josh Morrissey – Leading the defense, Morrissey’s ability to transition the puck and contribute offensively as well as on the power play will be vital for the Jets’ success tonight.

 

St. Louis Blues
Cam Fowler – With 10 points in the series (2 goals and 8 assists), Fowler’s offensive contributions from the blue line have been significant. Since being acquired at the trade deadline he’s been lights out for this surging Blues team.

 

Jordan Kyrou – Kyrou’s speed and scoring touch are his main assets, he will look to utilize these skills to beat a struggling Hellebuyck. He needs to lock up defensively in order to sway this outcome tonight.

 

Injury Report

Winnipeg Jets
Mark Scheifele – Out
Nikolaj Ehlers – Game time decision

 

St. Louis Blues
Tyler Tucker – Out
Dylan Holloway – Out

 

Goaltending Matchup

Winnipeg Jets
Connor Hellebuyck – Confirmed starter. Hellebuyck has struggled in the series, with an .815 save percentage and 4.42 goals against average. He’s been pulled in three of the past four games, a sight that is common to see with his past performances in the playoffs.

 

St. Louis Blues
Jordan Binnington – Confirmed starter. Binnington is rocking a .897 save percentage and 2.54 goals against average this series but has a 0.82 goals-against average and a .968 save percentage in previous Game 7 appearances, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. These two goalies also went head to head at the four nations in February, where Binnington got the better of Hellebuyck.

 

Game Outlook

The Jets will rely on their home ice advantage, where they’ve been undefeated in this series, to secure a win in Game 7. The absence of Mark Scheifele adds pressure on other forwards to step up tonight and will force players out of their regular spots. The Blues, buoyed by their recent performance and Binnington’s Game 7 track record, aim to break the home team winning streak we’ve seen from both sides this series and advance. Expect a tightly contested game where both teams leave everything they have on the ice to conclude our 1st round of NHL playoffs.

 

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