Brutal 2nd-period stretch dooms Winnipeg Jets in St. Louis, forcing Game 7 Sunday

The St. Louis Blues came out strong in Game 6 against the Winnipeg Jets, scoring three quick goals in the second period to secure a 5-2 victory and force a Game 7 in the first-round series. Cam Fowler, Brayden Schenn, and Nathan Walker all found the back of the net within a span of just 2 minutes and 6 seconds, propelling the Blues to victory.

Philip Broberg and Alexey Toropchenko also contributed to the scoring for St. Louis, while goaltender Jordan Binnington made 21 saves to help secure the win. The Blues will now head back to Winnipeg for the decisive Game 7 on Sunday night.

Winnipeg got goals from Cole Perfetti and Nino Niederreiter, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the offensive onslaught from the Blues. Connor Hellebuyck made 18 saves before being pulled after the second period in favor of Eric Comrie. Hellebuyck has struggled on the road in the playoffs, going 0-7 while allowing at least four goals in each of his last seven road playoff starts.

Fowler continued his impressive performance in the series, tallying his second goal of the playoffs and extending his point streak to six games. His 10 points in the series are the most by a defenseman in franchise history. Toropchenko capped off St. Louis’s four-goal second period with a goal of his own, giving the Blues a comfortable lead heading into the final frame.

The home team has won every game in this tightly contested series, setting the stage for an exciting Game 7 in Winnipeg. Broberg opened the scoring for the Blues early in the first period, and despite a brief scare when a Jets goal was overturned in the second period, St. Louis held on for the win.

Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers made his return to the lineup after missing several games with a foot injury, providing a boost to the Winnipeg offense. Despite the disappointing loss, the Jets will have a chance to redeem themselves in Game 7 and advance to the next round of the playoffs.

Overall, the Blues put on a dominant performance in Game 6, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess. With the series now tied at 3-3, both teams will be fighting for their playoff lives in the winner-takes-all Game 7 showdown on Sunday night.