Winnipeg takes 1-0 series lead into game 2 against St. Louis

St. Louis Blues (44-30-8, in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (56-22-4, in the Central Division)

Winnipeg, Manitoba; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Jets -189, Blues +157; over/under is 5.5

NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Jets lead series 1-0

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 1-0 lead in the series. The teams meet Saturday for the sixth time this season. The Jets won the last matchup 5-3.

Winnipeg is 56-22-4 overall with a 20-7-0 record against the Central Division. The Jets have a 28-12-2 record when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.

St. Louis is 44-30-8 overall and 14-11-2 against the Central Division. The Blues have given up 231 goals while scoring 250 for a +19 scoring differential.

TOP PERFORMERS: Gabriel Vilardi has scored 27 goals with 34 assists for the Jets. Kyle Connor has five goals and seven assists over the last 10 games.

Dylan Holloway has 26 goals and 37 assists for the Blues. Pavel Buchnevich has six goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Jets: 7-3-0, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.4 penalties and 9.1 penalty minutes while giving up 1.9 goals per game.

Blues: 6-3-1, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.8 assists, 3.3 penalties and 12 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Jets: None listed.

Blues: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.