Blues vs Jets Picks and Prediction – 5/4/2025

The series is going the distance, and Game 7 is set for Sunday in Winnipeg between the St. Louis Blues (44-30-8) and Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4). The Blues forced this final game after a 5-2 home win Friday night, while the Jets will try to regroup after dropping three of the last four games. Stakes don’t get higher than this. Hit the ice running with our NHL picks.

St. Louis comes in hot, having won three of the last four and scoring five goals in each of those victories. Friday's 5-2 win showed a strong push from the offense, led by Robert Thomas, who has put up 81 points this season with 21 goals and 60 assists. Jordan Kyrou has also played a big role with 36 goals, including 7 on the power play. The Blues have shown they can take advantage of Winnipeg's defensive lapses. Injuries to defenseman Torey Krug and Dylan Holloway haven't slowed them down much in the series.

Defensively, St. Louis has been solid, holding the Jets to two or fewer goals in three of the last four wins. Goaltending has been split, but Jordan Binnington’s .900 save percentage and 2.69 GAA will be key on the road Sunday. Joel Hofer has been slightly more efficient at .904 SV% and 2.65 GAA if called upon. The Blues average 3.05 goals per game and allow 2.82, with a power play sitting at 22.1%. The penalty kill at 74.3% will need to hold up against one of the league's better man-advantage units.

Winnipeg has stumbled after a dominant regular season and a 30-7-4 home record, but Game 7 will be back at Canada Life Centre, where the crowd could swing momentum. Kyle Connor has carried the offense with 97 points, 41 goals, and 56 assists. Missing Mark Scheifele on Sunday could hurt scoring depth, especially in tight games like these.

Defensively, the Jets still hold the edge with a stingy 2.32 goals against average, led by Connor Hellebuyck’s .925 save percentage and 2.01 GAA with 8 shutouts. Winnipeg leads this matchup in power play efficiency at 28.9% and kills 79.4% of penalties. The Jets take slightly fewer penalties overall and generate more shots, averaging 28.2 per game. The question is whether that defense and Hellebuyck can bounce back one more time under pressure.

I like the underdog. The Blues are clicking offensively at just the right time, scoring five or more goals in four of the last five games. Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou are giving Winnipeg’s blue line fits, and the combination of timely goaltending and special teams could be enough to edge the Jets. Final Score Prediction: St. Louis Blues win the series 4-2.