The Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues are set to face off in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri. With the Jets leading the series 2-0, the Blues are in a must-win situation to keep their postseason hopes alive in this Western Conference showdown.
Game Details
- Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM CT
- Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, Missouri
- Broadcast: ESPN2, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest
Team Overview
Winnipeg Jets
- Regular Season Record: 56-22-4 (Presidents’ Trophy winners, 1st seed in the Central Division)
- Key Players:
- Connor Hellebuyck: The Vezina Trophy favorite has been stellar in net, allowing just four goals across the first two games.
- Kyle Connor: Leading the Jets’ offense with three goals in the series, Connor has been a consistent scoring threat.
- Mark Scheifele: A playmaker and leader, Scheifele has contributed key assists and controlled the pace of play.
St. Louis Blues
- Regular Season Record: 44-30-8 (2nd Wild Card in the Western Conference)
- Key Players:
- Robert Thomas: The Blues’ offensive catalyst, Thomas has been productive but needs to elevate his game further.
- Jordan Binnington: Known for his playoff heroics, Binnington has struggled against Winnipeg’s high-powered offense.
- Brayden Schenn: The captain must rally his team and lead by example in this critical game.
Series Recap
- Game 1: The Jets secured a 5-3 victory, overcoming a third-period deficit with goals from Alex Iafallo and Kyle Connor. Winnipeg’s power play was dominant, converting twice on three opportunities.
- Game 2: Winnipeg edged out St. Louis 2-1, with Connor Hellebuyck making 32 saves to preserve the win. Kyle Connor scored the game-winning goal, showcasing his clutch ability.
Key Matchups
- Connor Hellebuyck vs. Jordan Binnington: The goaltender duel will be pivotal, with Hellebuyck looking to maintain his dominance and Binnington aiming for redemption.
- Kyle Connor vs. Blues Defense: Connor’s ability to find scoring opportunities has been a challenge for St. Louis, and they must tighten their defensive coverage.
- Special Teams Battle: Winnipeg’s power play has been lethal, while St. Louis needs to capitalize on their own opportunities with the man advantage.
Game Outlook
The Blues return home to Enterprise Center, where they’ve been dominant, winning 12 straight games during the regular season. They’ll need to channel that energy and improve their five-on-five play, as they’ve scored just one even-strength goal in the series. Meanwhile, the Jets will aim to maintain their momentum and close in on a series sweep, relying on their depth and Hellebuyck’s brilliance in net.
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets – 120
St. Louis Blues 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 23, 2025
