Jets clinch Game 1 victory over Blues amid fan celebrations

April 19, 2025, 8:20 pm

The Winnipeg Jets surged back in the third period to secure a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues in their first playoff game. The reports detail the dramatic comeback that set the tone for the series while also highlighting the vibrant energy off the ice. Downtown Winnipeg became a sea of white as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the team’s playoff kickoff, marking a memorable start to their postseason journey.

Bluesky: @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social, @winnipegfreepress.com


winnipegfreepress.com / Winnipeg takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against St. Louis

winnipegfreepress.com / Hellebuyck dispels thoughts of deja vu after rough start in Game 1

winnipegfreepress.com / Connor, Scheifele use their smarts to make Jets soar

torontosun.com / Jets’ Kyle Connor’s late goal fuels Jets to 5-3 win over St. Louis Blues in playoff opener

WINNIPEG — Kyle Connor’s one-timer with 1:36 remaining in the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and lifted the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 victory in Saturday’s opening game of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the St. Louis Blues. Connor also contributed a pair of assists and captain Adam Lowry...

winnipegfreepress.com / Whiteout hits Winnipeg’s downtown

globalnews.ca / Strong 3rd period propels Winnipeg Jets to Game 1 win over St. Louis Blues

The Jets scored three unanswered goals in the final frame for a 5-3 comeback win over the St. Louis Blues in the series opener.

winnipegfreepress.com / Jets rally for Game 1 victory over Blues

cbc.ca / Thousands of Winnipeg Jets fans paint downtown white at start of Jets' playoff run

NHL playoff fever had the streets of downtown Winnipeg buzzing on Saturday, with thousands of fans flocking to watch their home team in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.


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