Blues Aim for Game 7 in Crucial Match Against Jets

ST. LOUIS, MO — The St. Louis Blues are poised for a pivotal Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night at the Enterprise Center, with the series tied 2-2. A victory for St. Louis would extend the series to a decisive Game 7 on Sunday, while a win for Winnipeg would secure their spot in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Blues returned home with momentum after winning two consecutive games in front of their fans, outscoring the Jets 12-3 over those matches. Head Coach Jim Montgomery credited the team’s recent success to “a shot-first attitude” from defensemen and improved net-front presence. This strategy has yielded 16 points from defensemen, the highest in the NHL this postseason.

Montgomery noted, “Getting to the net-front has really helped us create garbage, ugly goals. We’re getting a little puck luck, but you get puck luck when you play the right way in playoff hockey.” The Blues’ defensive adjustments have paid off, but they will enter Game 5 without Tyler Tucker, who sustained an injury.

Meanwhile, the Jets have struggled to maintain their early series momentum, losing their previous two matchups. However, they are determined to regain control in St. Louis. Winnipeg’s lineup will be bolstered by several key players, including offensive leaders who seek to reclaim their scoring touch.

Both teams understand the significance of this matchup, as Captain Brayden Schenn commented, “It’s been a tight series. It’s going to be a tough Game 5.” Schenn emphasized the need for focus and teamwork to secure a crucial win.

As the two teams prepare for the showdown, fans anticipate an intense clash. The puck drops at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, with the stakes higher than ever for both the Blues and the Jets.