The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs has reached its dramatic conclusion with just one game remaining. The Winnipeg Jets, who finished the regular season with the league`s best record, are set to host the St. Louis Blues in a winner-take-all Game 7. The victor of this pivotal contest will advance to face the Dallas Stars in the next round later this week.
St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg Jets: Game Details
This decisive Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday night, airing on TBS/MAX at 7 p.m. ET.
Home ice advantage has proven to be a dominant factor throughout this series, with the home team claiming victory in all six games played so far. This trend could significantly benefit the Jets playing on their home turf. Both teams have shown a clear preference for playing at home, with the Blues scoring 17 goals in St. Louis compared to fewer on the road, while the Jets managed just five goals in three road games but scored 12 at home. Winnipeg`s goaltender, Connor Hellebuyck, a strong candidate for the league`s MVP (Hart Memorial Trophy), has also delivered much stronger performances when playing in Winnipeg compared to St. Louis, where he conceded 16 goals.
As the Presidents` Trophy winners, the Jets are aiming to become the first team since the 2012-13 Chicago Blackhawks to win both the regular-season title and the Stanley Cup in the same campaign. However, they also face the possibility of joining a short list of Presidents` Trophy winners since 2018-19 who were eliminated in the first round.
Looking at player performance, St. Louis defenseman Cam Fowler currently leads all players in the series with 10 points. For the Jets, Kyle Connor is their top scorer with nine points, including four goals and five assists. Analytical projections suggest considering the `Under` for player point totals in this game, specifically under 1.5 points for Kyle Connor and under 0.5 points for Cam Fowler.
According to betting odds, the Winnipeg Jets are favored on the moneyline. The St. Louis Blues are listed as underdogs. The total number of goals projected for the game is set at 5. Simulations indicate that Winnipeg has a favorable chance of winning the game.
