Jets vs Blues Picks and Prediction – 4/27/2025

The Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues are set to clash in Game 4 of the West First Round at the Enterprise Center. Winnipeg holds a 2-1 series lead after a rough 7-2 loss in St. Louis' last game. The Jets sit at 56-22-4 on the season, while the Blues are 44-30-8. This matchup promises a lot of action, with both teams hungry to grab the momentum. Hit the ice running with our NHL picks.

Winnipeg looked like the better team through the first two games, locking down a 2-1 and 5-3 victory, but completely unraveled in Game 3. Connor Hellebuyck, who has been outstanding all year with a 2.01 GAA and .925 SV%, was lit up for 7 goals, and the Jets' offense couldn't keep up despite Kyle Connor’s impressive season of 41 goals and 97 points. Dylan DeMelo and Gabriel Vilardi are questionable, while Nikolaj Ehlers is ruled out until at least May 4.

Defensively, Winnipeg needs to tighten up after allowing 7 goals on just 27 shots. On the season, the Jets allowed only 2.32 goals per game, and the penalty kill sits at a strong 79.4%. Offensively, the Jets have been efficient, scoring 3.35 goals per game and boasting a 28.9% power-play success rate. If the defense returns to its regular form, Winnipeg should be in a great spot to bounce back.

St. Louis needed a big performance, and they got it, smashing Winnipeg 7-2 in Game 3. Robert Thomas has been the offensive engine, putting up 81 points, including 60 assists. Jordan Kyrou has added the scoring punch with 36 goals. Jordan Binnington, despite an average year with a 2.69 GAA and .900 SV%, stepped up in the last game to help the Blues claw back into the series.

Defensively, the Blues have struggled all year, giving up 2.82 goals per game and carrying a shaky 74.3% penalty kill. Offense has kept them alive with a 3.05 goals-per-game average, but defensive lapses often hurt. Dylan Holloway is day-to-day, and Torey Krug remains out long-term. St. Louis must stay aggressive to have a shot at evening the series.

Even though St. Louis played a great Game 3, the numbers all season back Winnipeg. The Jets have the better goaltender, stronger power play, and more consistent defense. Connor Hellebuyck rarely has back-to-back bad games, and the Jets’ 2.32 goals against average shows they normally shut things down well. Expect Winnipeg to adjust, clamp down defensively, and get back to what worked in Games 1 and 2. Final Score Prediction: Winnipeg Jets win 4-2.