adam-williams/&source=gmail&ust=1746253208984000&usg=AOvVaw26ulPDaWbUzkkXdW_3E77e" href="https://legalbet.uk/expert/adam-williams/" target="_blank">Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Ahead of the Stanley Cup Round of 16, the matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Winnipeg Jets was viewed as one of the least compelling pairings, with a clear gap in quality favouring the Jets. Yet the Blues have done well to make it a fight. So far, each team has held serve at home — but as the series returns to Enterprise Center on Saturday night, the Jets are likely to bring a more stable, composed game on the road.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues failed to carry the emotional momentum from two impressive home wins into Game 5, falling 3:5 in Winnipeg. The Blues twice clawed their way back into the game, only to concede three goals during a 25-minute stretch between the 32nd and 57th minutes. They managed just 19 shots on goal Thursday night — their lowest in the series — and lacked the sharpness and invention to break down a disciplined Jets side. With forwards Dylan Holloway and Tyler Tucker still out injured, Jim Montgomery’s offensive options are running thin.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets, meanwhile, remain without top-line centre Mark Scheifele, but they are motivated to close the series out quickly and avoid dragging it into a risky Game 7. They were poor in their two road defeats (2:7 and 1:5), plagued by defensive lapses, but their performance in Game 5 suggested those issues have been addressed. Kyle Connor has found red-hot form with 4 goals and 4 assists — only five players have scored more in the postseason — and he looks capable of leading the Jets into the conference semi-finals.
St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
Unlike the St. Louis Blues, the Jets appear to have more left in the tank. The Blues have seemingly hit their ceiling, and the Jets’ coaching staff now has a firm grasp on their opponent’s approach. Backing the Jets to complete the job on the road looks the smart play.
