The St. Louis Blues kept their season alive with a statement Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets. The Blues dominated the game start to finish, ending the game with a 5–2 win. The victors overwhelmed Winnipeg’s defense thanks to improved speed, a physical game, and a determined net front presence.
This was true playoff hockey; effort met and exceeded execution, and the Blues left no doubt who deserved the right to play for a spot on the ultimate stage.
Takeaways From The St. Louis Blues Game 6 Win Over The Winnipeg Jets
Talking to reporters after the game, head coach Jim Montgomery praised the style of play that his team displayed on the ice.
“We utilized our speed and our physicality,” Montgomery said. “We were able to be physical down low, we were able to skate with some speed through the neutral zone, and we were really committed to getting to the net front again. Those first couple of goals, they’re really good screen goals. That (Radek) Faksa line was dominant tonight.”
🚨 Toropchenko makes it 5-1 and chases Hellebuyck from Game 6.
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🏇Faksa wins race
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The coach stressed how big net front traffic was to the team, especially for the first couple of goals, which were great screens and going hard on people in the crease. Radek Faksa’s line produced a standout performance, dominating and setting the tone with relentless forechecking and energy.
Ahead of a big Game 7, the victory reminded the Blues what they are capable of when they play to their identity. It is also perhaps the best example of St. Louis playing as complete a team offensive effort as they’ve played all season. If the Blues can keep this momentum going, they will be a tough opponent throughout the playoffs.
The Jets could have sealed the deal and advanced in the playoffs with a Game 6 victory. But with their backs against the wall and desperate for a win on their home ice, the Blues overmatched the Jets.
St. Louis scored four goals in just over five minutes in the second quarter. Philip Broberg, Alexey Toropchenko, and Faksa led the team with two points each. Despite the scoring parade, goaltender Jordan Binnington did his part and stopped a game-high 21 shots.
On the other hand, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck continued to struggle in the playoffs following an excellent regular season. Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 23 shots in the first two periods before backup Eric Comrie replaced him to start the third period. That marked the third time that Hellebuyck was pulled from a game this postseason.
Hellebuyck once again dominated the regular season in 2025. He led the Jets to the league’s best record and personally went 47-12-3 with a 2.00 goals-against average, .925 save percentage, and eight shutouts. It was recently announced that he was named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, an award given to the season’s top goalie. He previosuly won the award in 2020 and 2024.
However, his playoff performances couldn’t be more different. After a bad outing in Game 6, Hellebuyck is now 3-3 with a 4.42 GAA and .815 save percentage in six starts this postseason.
Connor Hellebuyck's #StanleyCup Playoff struggles continued last night. #GoJetsGo pic.twitter.com/6meSu3pRQZ
— NHL Network (@NHLNetwork) May 3, 2025
That said, Jets head coach Scott Arniel is publicly supporting his goalie and emphasizes that winning Game 7 will be a team effort.
“A one-game showdown,” Arniel said. “That’s what it is. Not just Connor. This isn’t about Connor. Tonight was not about Connor. Tonight, we imploded in front of him. Now, it’s a one-game showdown.”