Blues vs Jets - Game 5 - April 30, 2025

Game 5 Analysis: Jets Take Control of Series

The Winnipeg Jets overcame the loss of star center Mark Scheifele to beat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 on Wednesday night, taking a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven first-round playoff series.

Kyle Connor had a stellar performance with a goal and two assists, while Vladislav Namestnikov, who replaced the injured Scheifele on the top line, contributed with a goal and an assist.

St. Louis Blues

3 - 5

Winnipeg Jets

Date:
April 30, 2025
Venue:
Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
Series Status:
Jets lead 3-2
Officials:
Referees: Eric Furlatt, Steve Kozari | Linesmen: Scott Cherrey, Brad Kovachik

Game Timeline

This interactive timeline shows key events throughout the game, including goals, penalties, key saves, and referee interventions.

Blues Goal
Jets Goal
Penalty
Key Save
Referee Intervention

Team Momentum

The momentum chart below shows how the game flow shifted between the teams. Positive values indicate Jets momentum, while negative values favor the Blues.

Blues Momentum
Neutral
Jets Momentum

Complete Event List

PeriodTimeEventDetails

Key Performers

  • Kyle Connor (WPG): 1 goal, 2 assists
  • Vladislav Namestnikov (WPG): 1 goal, 1 assist
  • Nathan Walker (STL): 2 goals
  • Mason Appleton (WPG): 3 assists

Game Notes

  • Jets lost Mark Scheifele after he was crushed into the boards by Brayden Schenn early in the opening period
  • The Jets host Game 7 on Sunday, May 4, if necessary
  • Gabriel Vilardi returned to the Jets lineup after being out since March 23 with an upper-body injury