The Winnipeg Jets, fresh off claiming the Presidents' Trophy with a dominant 56-22-4 record, host the St. Louis Blues in Game One of their Stanley Cup Playoff series at Canada Life Centre on Saturday evening.
Connor Hellebuyck's Vezina-worthy campaign (.925 save percentage) has anchored the NHL's best defense, while Jordan Binnington will need to elevate his play for the Blues, who squeezed into the playoffs as the Western Conference's final wild card team.
With the Jets dealing with potential absences of key forwards Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers, the Blues' defensive core led by Philip Broberg and Colton Parayko could keep this opener closer than oddsmakers anticipate.
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Jets a 58.67% chance of defeating the Blues.
Winnipeg Jets: 58.67% win probability
- League-leading point total (116 points in 82 games)
- Superior defensive performance (191 goals against, lowest in Western Conference)
- Strong recent form (WLWWW in last five games)
St. Louis Blues: 41.33% win probability
- Significant defensive vulnerability (233 goals against compared to Jets' 191)
- Lower win total (44 wins vs Jets' 56)
- Inconsistent recent performance (WLLLW shows vulnerability on the road)
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Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Winnipeg Jets, who will face off at home on Saturday, April 19.
| Winnipeg Jets | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -188 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | +164 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
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Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues preview
The St. Louis Blues face a formidable challenge as they open their Stanley Cup playoff campaign against the Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets on Saturday at Canada Life Centre.
The Jets dominated the regular season with a 56-22-4 record behind Connor Hellebuyck's stellar goaltending (.925 save percentage, 2.00 GAA) and the NHL's stingiest defense, allowing just 2.32 goals per game.
St. Louis, who barely clinched the final Western Conference playoff spot with a 44-30-8 record, will rely heavily on Jordan Binnington between the pipes and their defensive corps led by Philip Broberg and Colton Parayko to counter Winnipeg's high-powered offense.
Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele spearheaded the Jets' attack with a combined 80 goals during the regular season, while the Blues' offense was paced by the dynamic duo of Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou.
Both teams enter with injury concerns as the Jets may be without Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers (51 combined goals), while the Blues are missing 26-goal scorer Dylan Holloway.
This matchup pits the league's best defense against a Blues squad that locked down opponents down the stretch, setting the stage for what could be a tight-checking, low-scoring series opener.
Key stats
- 1Winnipeg Jets sit at the top of the Western Conference with 116 points—the highest in the conference.
- 2The Jets boast the best defensive record in the West, allowing just 191 goals all season.
- 3St. Louis ranks 8th in the Western Conference with 96 points, just making the playoff cut.
- 4The Blues enter on shaky form (WLLLW) while Winnipeg comes in strong (WLWWW).
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues form
Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues head to head
Winnipeg Jets
83%
St. Louis Blues
17%
Apr 7, 2025
Winnipeg Jets
3 : 1
St. Louis Blues
Feb 23, 2025
St. Louis Blues
3 : 4
Winnipeg Jets
Dec 4, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
1 : 4
St. Louis Blues
Oct 23, 2024
St. Louis Blues
2 : 3
Winnipeg Jets
Feb 28, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
St. Louis Blues
Nov 8, 2023
St. Louis Blues
2 : 5
Winnipeg Jets
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