St. Louis Blues vs Winnipeg Jets Game 6

Blues Aim to Extend Series at Home as Jets Lose Captain Scheifele The St. Louis Blues return to Enterprise Center Friday night facing elimination but holding the momentum edge and a massive opportunity. Down 3-2 in the series after a Game 5 loss in Winnipeg, the Blues now return home, where they’ve won 12 straight games and have looked like an entirely different team. With the Jets expected to be without captain Mark Scheifele, this is a prime bounce-back spot for St. Louis. Despite the 5-3 setback in Game 5, the Blues have shown they can dictate tempo on home ice. Their physical forecheck and transition speed overwhelmed the Jets in Games 3 and 4, and they’ll look to replicate that intensity in a building where they’ve been nearly unbeatable since late February. Jordan Binnington has been rock solid at home, and the Blues’ defensive core continues to frustrate Winnipeg’s top scorers when playing in front of their own fans. The biggest storyline entering Game 6 is the absence of Scheifele. Winnipeg’s top-line center left Game 5 after the first period and has officially been ruled out for Game 6. That’s a massive blow to a Jets team already struggling with consistency from its top six. Kyle Connor will be asked to carry more of the offensive load, but depth and leadership will be tested without their captain on the road. Connor Hellebuyck, after a tough start to the series, steadied himself in Game 5 but he’s still sporting a save percentage of .822 in the postseason and has struggled in St Louis where he's been pulled in both starts. The Blues will again look to crash the net and screen him effectively, a tactic that paid dividends in earlier home games. For St. Louis, the formula is clear establish an early lead, win the 5-on-5 battle, and avoid costly penalties. Their depth scoring has come alive, and their physical play has worn down the Jets’ blue line across the series. With desperation setting in and a loud home crowd behind them, expect St. Louis to deliver a full 60 minute performance. Best Bet: St. Louis Blues ML (-110) With Scheifele out, home-ice dominance, and a proven ability to control play at Enterprise Center, the Blues are in a strong position to force a Game 7. Winnipeg is reeling without its leader, while St. Louis thrives in this exact spot backs against the wall, physical edge, and goaltending that holds up under pressure. Roll with the Blues to extend the series and cash the moneyline.