Winnipeg Jets Beat St. Louis Blues 5-3 in Game 1

The Winnipeg Jets, winners of the Presidents’ Trophy after a league-best regular season, began their Stanley Cup playoff run with a come-from-behind 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues in Game 1. The Blues, who secured the last Western Conference playoff spot with a late surge, initially took the lead but were overtaken in the third period by Winnipeg's strong finish. Key players like Mark Scheifele made franchise history during the match, and both teams demonstrated the intensity expected from Central Division rivals. Despite missing some injured forwards, the Jets leveraged their depth and home-ice advantage to start the series strong. This matchup is a rematch of their 2019 playoff encounter, adding extra intrigue as both teams look to advance. The series sets the stage for a high-stakes battle, with the Jets aiming for their first-ever Stanley Cup and the Blues seeking another upset.