In a commanding display to secure their first victory of the series, the St. Louis Blues convincingly defeated the Winnipeg Jets 7-2 in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The Jets` performance was notably lacking energy and effectiveness, particularly during a dismal first period. Head coach Scott Arniel openly stated that his team “lost the game in the first period,” describing their play as simply “terrible.” This slow start mirrored the struggles Winnipeg faced at the beginning of Game 1.
St. Louis quickly established dominance, scoring twice within the initial five minutes to take a 2-0 lead. During this time, the Jets failed to even register a shot on goal. The Blues were more engaged in puck battles, relentless on the forecheck, and generally outworked their opponents. Winnipeg appeared “lifeless” and unable to cope with St. Louis`s intensity.
Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey acknowledged the Blues` characteristic aggressive approach and highlighted the need for his team to execute better with the puck to bypass this pressure.
The Blues` offense was spearheaded by standout performances. Pavel Buchnevich achieved the first hat trick of the playoffs, while Cam Fowler had a remarkable five-point night, contributing significantly to the rout.
