Kyle Connor's late-game heroics propelled the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-3 win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. With a decisive one-timer with just 1:36 left in the third, Connor not only broke the 3-3 tie but also added two assists, demonstrating his playmaking prowess. Adam Lowry sealed the victory with an empty-net goal, pushing Winnipeg’s playoff momentum forward.

Mark Scheifele also shone, scoring a goal and assisting twice, making him the franchise's all-time playoff points leader with 41. The Jets, fresh off winning the Presidents' Trophy, exhibited their offensive depth as Jaret Anderson-Dolan added another goal. The Blues, who fought back to hold a brief lead thanks to Jordan Kyrou's power-play goal, will need to regroup for Game 2 as the Jets aim to extend their series lead in front of a raucous home crowd.