The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continued on Friday, with Round 1 starting to wind down. The St. Louis Blues faced a 3-2 series deficit against the Winnipeg Jets, but the Blues kept their season alive and forced Game 7 with a 5-2 victory at the Enterprise Center.

This year's first-round matchups feature some key rematches from last season, including the defending champion Florida Panthers facing in-state rival Tampa Bay Lighting and last year's runner-up Edmonton Oilers facing the Los Angeles Kings for the fourth year in a row.

The Winnipeg Jets visit the St. Louis Blues with a 3-2 series lead and a chance to reach the second round for the first time since 2021. They lost Games 3 and 4 during their last visit to St. Louis, with Vezina and Hart Trophy finalist Connor Hellebuyck pulled twice.