The St. Louis Blues face the Winnipeg Jets tonight in a decisive Game 7 contest. The winner advances in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, while the loser's season ends.
The winner-take-all game is scheduled at Canada Life Centre. The victor will meet the Dallas Stars in the next round after their Game 7 win Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche.
The St. Louis Blues carry a strong Game 7 history into the contest, having won their last four such games, including the 2019 Stanley Cup Final. Goaltender Jordan Binnington holds a perfect 2-0 record in Game 7 situations during his career.
The Presidents' Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets return home where they have had success in the series. Their performance hinges partly on goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, a finalist for the Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy, who has faced challenges in road games during this series.
Hellebuyck was pulled in all three games played in St. Louis, contrasting with his strong regular season performance. The Jets have held the Blues offense in check at home in Winnipeg.
The Jets will be without forward Mark Scheifele, who was ruled out for the decisive contest after sustaining an injury earlier in the series.
The Blues projected lineup shows consistency, though coach Jim Montgomery did not confirm changes Saturday. The lineup suggests Jordan Binnington will start in goal.
Faceoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT). The game will be broadcast on TBS, available for streaming on MAX, and heard on 101 ESPN in the St. Louis area. Game 7 promises intense action.
Coach Jim Montgomery reflected on his team's preparation. "We have faced a lot of adversity," Montgomery said. "There are so many similarities that we've been through these things together that gives us confidence."
