Jets rally in third to defeat Blues 5-3 in Game 1

The Winnipeg Jets staged a dramatic third-period comeback to defeat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 in Game 1 of their opening-round Stanley Cup Playoff series. Trailing 3-2 entering the final period, the Jets tied the game before Kyle Connor scored the game-winning goal with less than two minutes left, and captain Adam Lowry secured the win with an empty-netter. Mark Scheifele led the Jets offensively with a goal and two assists, becoming the franchise's all-time playoff points leader. Both teams' coaches highlighted areas for improvement: Jets coach Scott Arniel noted a need for sharper play, while Blues coach Jim Montgomery criticized his team's late-game management and discipline. The intense "whiteout" atmosphere in Winnipeg was praised by Jets players, who emphasized their confidence and resilience. Game 2 of the series will take place Monday in Winnipeg.