In the NHL Playoffs first round, the Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4) will host the St. Louis Blues (44-30-8) to open the Western Conference series. The Jets have a 3-1 record against the Blues in the regular season, with their latest victory being a 3-1 win on April 7. Winnipeg boasts a 19-7-0 record in Central Division play and has been strong in games where opponents commit more penalties.
On the other hand, the St. Louis Blues hold a 14-10-2 Central Division record and have a 37-7-3 record in games where they score at least three goals. Key performers include Nikolaj Ehlers with 24 goals and 39 assists for the Jets, and Robert Thomas with 21 goals and 60 assists for the Blues. In their last 10 games, the Jets have a 7-3-0 record, averaging 2.7 goals per game, while the Blues have a 7-2-1 record, averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Both teams head into the series opener without any reported injuries. The matchup is set to take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with the Jets favored at -181 and the Blues at +150 according to the BetMGM Sportsbook line, with an over/under of 5.5.