Mon May 05 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Jets Face Blues in Winner-Take-All Game 7 Despite Scheifele Absence

**Winnipeg, MB** – The Winnipeg Jets will face the St. Louis Blues in a decisive Game 7 of their Western Conference First Round playoff series on Sunday, but will be without star center Mark Scheifele. Scheifele, who suffered an undisclosed injury in Game 5, missed Game 6 and was ultimately ruled out of Sunday’s matchup despite skating individually on Saturday.

Scheifele sustained several hard hits in Game 5, including notable collisions with Brayden Schenn and Radek Faksa. Although he finished the first period of Game 5, he did not return for the second.

The absence of Scheifele, who scored 87 points in the regular season, adds another challenge for the Jets, who have already navigated injuries to key players Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers throughout the series and the playoffs. Coach Scott Arniel emphasized the team’s resilience, stating that others will need to step up to fill the void.

The series has seen a home-ice advantage prevail in every game so far, making Sunday’s contest at Canada Life Centre the first Game 7 in Winnipeg Stanley Cup Playoff history. The Jets are confident in their home record and believe their fans will provide a crucial boost. Defenseman Dylan Samberg highlighted the importance of leveraging home-ice advantage and sticking to their game plan. This will be only the second time the Winnipeg franchise (including its time as the Atlanta Thrashers) has reached a Game 7, having previously defeated the Nashville Predators in 2018. The winner advances to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Mon May 05 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Jets Face Blues in Winner-Take-All Game 7; Scheifele’s Status Uncertain

**Winnipeg, MB** – The Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues will clash in a decisive Game 7 on Sunday at Canada Life Centre, with the winner advancing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The game carries added weight as the Jets’ star center, Mark Scheifele, remains questionable after suffering an undisclosed injury.

Scheifele, who scored 39 goals and 48 assists during the regular season, missed Game 6 due to the injury. While he skated alone on Saturday in a tracksuit, his participation in Game 7 was initially listed as a game-time decision. He sustained several hard hits in Game 5, including notable collisions with Brayden Schenn and Radek Faksa. Although he finished Game 5, he did not return after the first period. Jets coach Scott Arniel confirmed Scheifele would sit out Game 6 before the team traveled to St. Louis.

The absence of Scheifele adds to the challenges faced by the Jets, who have also dealt with injuries to key players Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers throughout the series. Arniel emphasized the team’s ability to adapt and step up when facing adversity, highlighting their resilience throughout the season.

The series has seen the home team victorious in every game, making Sunday’s contest the first Game 7 in Winnipeg Stanley Cup playoff history. The Jets are confident in their home-ice advantage, with defenseman Dylan Samberg citing the supportive crowd and the team’s strong home record as key factors. He stressed the importance of focusing on the fundamentals and capitalizing on the energy of the game. This will be only the second Game 7 appearance for the Jets franchise (including their time as the Atlanta Thrashers). Their previous Game 7 victory came against the Nashville Predators in 2018.

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