A showdown is set as the Winnipeg Jets face the St. Louis Blues in a pivotal Game 7 at Canada Life Centre, with the chance to progress to the second round against the Dallas Stars. The first six matches saw the home teams triumph, culminating in the Blues forcing a decisive game after a 5-2 victory in St. Louis.
Highlights from Game 6:
- Alexey Toropchenko and defenseman Philip Broberg each scored a goal and an assist, and they managed to chase Vezina Trophy nominee Connor Hellebuyck from the game. Hellebuyck, who won the Vezina last season, has had a challenging series and allowed five or more goals in three games at home.
Notable Stats for the Blues:
- 5-6 all-time in Game 7s, winning their last four.
- Winnipeg won the sole previous Game 7 in franchise history back in 2018 against the Nashville Predators.
Top Betting Options for Game 7
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Kyle Connor (Jets) - Anytime goal scorer (+155, bet365)
After netting 41 goals in the regular season and being a key player in the playoffs, Connor has scored in 4 of the first 6 playoff games. -
Pavel Buchnevich (Blues) - 1+ assist (+168, FanDuel)
After a scoring drought in the last two games, Buchnevich could rebound after previously contributing significantly earlier in the playoffs. -
Cam Fowler (Blues) - 1+ assist (+142, FanDuel)
Fowler has been consistent with assists, providing a pivotal play throughout the series.
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