The St. Louis Blues are set to face off against the Winnipeg Jets in a crucial Game 6 of their playoff series, with the winner advancing to Game 7 on Sunday. If the Blues win, they will extend the series and force a deciding game. Meanwhile, a victory for the Jets would send them to the second round.
The Jets’ Kyle Connor had a standout performance in Game 5, scoring three or more points for the third time this postseason. The Blues, meanwhile, received a goal from Nathan Walker, who became the second Welsh-born player to score a goal in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Game 6 is set to take place at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, with Winnipeg leading the series 3-2. Despite the Jets’ strong performance, Mark Scheifele did not participate in Game 6 due to an injury sustained in the first period of Game 5. The Blues are looking to bounce back from a tough loss and secure their spot in the next round.
Statistical Insights:
* Since 2010, teams winning Game 5 have won the series 79% of the time.
* The Winnipeg Jets’ Kyle Connor is the third player in Thrashers/Jets history to record multiple games with three or more points in a postseason.
* Mark Scheifele’s absence from Game 6 due to injury adds an extra layer of uncertainty for the Jets.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/44956941/nhl-playoffs-2025-stanley-cup-preview-matchups-stats-three-stars