Jets Lose Scheifele for Game 6 Against Blues

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele has been ruled out for Game 6 against the St. Louis Blues after leaving Game 5 with an undisclosed injury following a penalized hit by Blues captain Brayden Schenn. Scheifele briefly returned after the hit but did not play in the second period, removing the Jets' leading playoff scorer from a critical point in the series. The incident has sparked controversy, with Jets coach Scott Arniel criticizing the hit and lack of further discipline, while Blues coach Jim Montgomery claimed the injury resulted from a later hit by Radek Faksa, a view Arniel rejected. Vladislav Namestnikov stepped in on the top line, recording a goal and an assist as the Jets rallied to win Game 5. Winnipeg now leads the series 3-2 as they seek their first second-round appearance since 2021. Scheifele's absence increases pressure on the Jets' depth and playoff hopes.