Adam Williams presents his prediction for the Stanley Cup match.
After suffering two defeats on the road, the St. Louis Blues return to home ice, where their recent form has been exceptional. A victory in this game is crucial to narrowing the series deficit. For the Winnipeg Jets, this is a chance to take a commanding 3-0 lead, but they face a challenging visit to a venue where away teams often struggle.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues lost both away games in this series, but each contest was closely fought (3:5, 1:2). In the second match, the team scored their only goal on the power play, bringing their conversion rate to 42.9% — the fifth-best mark in the playoffs. Notably, the Blues have won 12 consecutive home games, including three in overtime. During this stretch, they have scored fewer than three goals on only one occasion.
Winnipeg Jets
The Jets have taken control of the series, netting seven goals across the opening two games. However, their penalty killing has been subpar at 57.1%, and they have failed to win in regulation time in seven of their last nine away fixtures. Over that span, the team have conceded at least three goals in six games, and against the St. Louis Blues, they have allowed three or more in three of their previous five meetings.
St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction
The St. Louis Blues' home run inspires confidence — they remain unbeaten at home since February and are highly motivated in this series. Despite leading (2-0), the Winnipeg Jets edged both games by narrow margins, with both contests featuring strong chances of going to overtime. On home ice, the St. Louis Blues are expected to dictate the pace, score at least three goals, and avoid defeat in regulation time.
