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Jets Take 2-0 Series Lead Over Blues with Late-Game Heroics

Winnipeg secures narrow Game 2 victory as Kyle Connor scores another game-winner and Connor Hellebuyck delivers in net.

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor (81) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with Mark Scheifele (55) during third period NHL playoff action in Winnipeg, Monday April 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade
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Overview

  • The Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in Game 2, taking a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series.
  • Kyle Connor scored his second consecutive game-winning goal early in the third period, continuing his clutch postseason performance.
  • Mark Scheifele contributed a goal and an assist, maintaining his pivotal role in the Jets' offense alongside Connor.
  • Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves, helping Winnipeg secure its first 2-0 playoff series lead in three seasons.
  • Blues rookie Jimmy Snuggerud scored his first playoff goal, but St. Louis struggled to convert power-play opportunities and maintain discipline.