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Last season’s playoff campaign ended in disappointment for the Winnipeg Jets, who were eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in a 1:4 series. This spring, the level of opposition appears more manageable. The St. Louis Blues were not seen as serious contenders and only reached the postseason through a wild-card spot.
Winnipeg Jets
A more pressing concern for the squad is their offensive decline in recent months — averaging only 2.81 goals per game. While injuries to key players such as Neal Pionk and Gabriel Vilardi have contributed, the team will also be without their third-leading scorer, Nikolaj Ehlers (24+39), for this series. Head coach Scott Arniel is expected to continue favouring a low-scoring, physically intense style — something the squad is well-equipped for, especially between the pipes. Connor Hellebuyck has delivered another Vezina-worthy season, recording a 92.5% save percentage and a 2.00 goals-against average.
St. Louis Blues
The arrival of Jim Montgomery has sparked a turnaround in form. The St. Louis Blues have found consistency and now look like a well-rounded squad with a sound defensive system. Since Montgomery took charge, the Blues have cut their goals conceded per game from 3.33 to 2.58. Defensive statistics also show improvement (2.63–2.9 in xG) and high-danger chances allowed (9.7 vs 11). The visitors are well-positioned for a physical, tightly contested matchup with little space to operate.
Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues Prediction
Both squads are likely to embrace a low-scoring, defensively disciplined game. The St. Louis Blues' in-form goaltender Jordan Binnington has the ability to swing a game or two, and as the underdog, the team has no incentive to play open hockey. A Total Under looks the most sensible approach here.
