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Jets Beat Blues 3-2, Stay in Playoff Hunt

4/10/2026

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Summary

Jets Keep Playoff Hopes

The Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Alex Iafallo, Josh Morrissey, and Jonathan Toews scored for Winnipeg.
The Jets have 82 points, four behind Nashville for the second wild card.
The Blues have 78 points with four games left.
The Jets will host Philadelphia next.

Summary

Blues Adjust Lineup

The St. Louis Blues will make three personnel changes for their game against the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday.
Otto Stenberg will replace Jonathan Drouin in the Blues lineup on the second line.
Nathan Walker will replace Pius Suter on the Blues' fourth line.
Pavel Buchnevich will center the third line with Jake Neighbours and Jonatan Berggren.
Jordan Binnington is expected to start after participating in the morning skate.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, marking the end of the Original Six era. This significant change included the St. Louis Blues, who reached the Stanley Cup Finals three times in their early years. The expansion aimed to counter potential rival leagues and secure lucrative television contracts, shaping the competitive landscape and fan engagement in professional hockey.

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Jets Keep Playoff Hopes

The Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-2, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Alex Iafallo, Josh Morrissey, and Jonathan Toews scored for Winnipeg.
The Jets have 82 points, four behind Nashville for the second wild card.
The Blues have 78 points with four games left.
The Jets will host Philadelphia next.

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