The Winnipeg Jets visit the struggling St. Louis Blues in a Central Division matchup at Enterprise Center. Both teams hover around .500 or below, but Winnipeg’s stronger core and goaltending give them an edge against a Blues squad hampered by significant injuries and inconsistent play.
Game Details
Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Puck Drop: 8:00 PM ET (7:00 PM CT)
Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Broadcast: ESPN+, Bally Sports Midwest (Blues), TSN3 (Jets regional), streaming options
Winnipeg (32 points) fights for a wildcard spot despite recent dips, while St. Louis (31 points) languishes near the bottom of the Central with defensive issues and key absences. The Jets opened as road favorites, reflecting Blues’ vulnerabilities.
Injury Report
Winnipeg Jets:
Day-to-Day: Haydn Fleury (D – concussion protocol; cleared but monitored)
Core forwards like Kyle Connor (confirmed playing despite minor soreness) and Mark Scheifele available.
Team largely healthy, with depth intact.
St. Louis Blues:
Out/IR: Dylan Holloway (LW – right ankle, out ~6 weeks)
Out/IR: Jordan Kyrou (RW – upper body, out until late December)
Out/IR: Jimmy Snuggerud (RW – wrist surgery, ~6 weeks)
Out/IR: Nick Bjugstad (C – upper body, mid-December return)
Additional depth on IR (e.g., Zach Dean).
Blues significantly depleted up front, forcing reliance on Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich, and secondary options. Goaltending likely Jordan Binnington.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams enter with mediocrity, but Winnipeg shows more resilience.
Winnipeg Jets (inconsistent, ~4-5-1 last 10):
Recent overtime loss highlights close games:
Dec 15: Loss 3-2 (OT) vs. Ottawa Senators (Brady Tkachuk OT winner; Jets rallied late)
Dec 13: Mixed prior results; strong moments from Kyle Connor but defensive lapses.
Goaltending solid with Connor Hellebuyck back strong post-surgery.
St. Louis Blues (struggling, poor December form):
Defensive issues and losses mounting:
Dec 15: Recent game vs. Nashville Predators (details point to tight but inconsistent)
Dec 12: Win vs. Chicago Blackhawks (3-2, first goals from trades)
Overall allowing high shots/chances; offense quiet without Kyrou/Holloway.
Key Player Matchups
Kyle Connor (WPG) vs. Blues Defense (Parayko/Leddy): Connor’s scoring touch (confirmed in lineup) vs. depleted Blues back end lacking physicality.
Mark Scheifele/Kyle Connor line (WPG) vs. Robert Thomas (STL): Jets’ top line playmaking vs. Thomas’ two-way pivot; Blues need him to elevate without support.
Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) vs. Blues Forwards (Buchnevich/Thomas): Hellebuyck’s Vezina-level form post-return vs. St. Louis’ limited attack.
Pavel Buchnevich (STL) vs. Jets Defense (Morrissey/Pionk): Buchnevich’s skill as primary threat vs. Winnipeg’s mobile blue line.
Series History
Winnipeg has dominated recently, including a 2025 playoff series win (4-3, dramatic Game 7 OT). Regular season: Jets won most recent meetings (e.g., multiple 2025 games). All-time (including Atlanta/Winnipeg eras): Close, but Jets on a streak with stronger special teams deciding outcomes. Games often competitive but trending Jets’ way.
Betting Trends
Key Trends:
Jets: Solid ATS as road favorites; unders common with Hellebuyck.
Blues: Poor SU at home recently; struggling to cover with injuries piling goals against.
Head-to-head: Recent unders; Jets covering in wins.
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets – 148
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, December 16, 2025
