Jets’ Comeback Secures Game 1 Win

Winnipeg, MB – The Winnipeg Jets scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the St. Louis Blues 5-3 in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Saturday night at the Canada Life Centre.

“The first period – I don’t know what it was, but kinda a feeling out for both teams,” said Jets forward Kyle Connor. “I really thought the second period we got to our game.”

That’s Winnipeg Jets hockey where you’re rolling around the O-zone, getting possession, early changes, getting the next line out there, and keep doing it, and hemming teams in.

Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck Stands Tall

Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck allowed three goals in the first 22 minutes of the series but was flawless the rest of the way and made a key save on a breakaway in the late stages of the second period that would’ve put the Blues ahead by two goals.

“It’s not a whole lot of action,” said Hellebuyck. “It’s not a whole lot of feel. You just know you’re going to have to make at least one big save, and that’s going to be the difference maker, and I thought that was it.”

Third Period Surge Leads to Victory

• Alex Iafallo tied the game midway through the third period.
• Kyle Connor scored the go-ahead goal with just 1:36 left in regulation.
• Adam Lowry scored into the empty net in the final minute to seal the win.

What’s Next

Game 2 is scheduled for Monday at 6:30 pm at the Canada Life Centre.