Blues Rout Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of Playoffs

The St. Louis Blues evened their first-round NHL playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets after a dominant 7-2 win in Game 3, fueled by Pavel Buchnevich’s hat trick and a relentless first-period attack. The Blues took control early, scoring twice in the opening minutes and holding the Jets to no shots for much of the period, leading Winnipeg's coach to describe their performance as 'terrible.' Game 4 proved pivotal, with the Blues narrowly defeating the Jets and bettors who backed St. Louis seeing returns, as the game surpassed the predicted goal total. Both teams have notable injuries, with Winnipeg missing key players and St. Louis extending their impressive home winning streak. The series is now tied, intensifying the rivalry as both teams vie for advancement in the tightly contested matchup. Key performers such as Jordan Kyrou and Kyle Connor continue to drive their respective offenses as the series progresses.