Saturday, April 19, 2025 – The Stanley Cup Playoffs opened with intensity in the Western Conference, as the Winnipeg Jets and Colorado Avalanche each grabbed crucial Game 1 victories to set the tone in their respective series.
Winnipeg Jets 5, St. Louis Blues 3
West 1st Round – Game 1: Jets lead series 1-0
The St. Louis Blues started fast, jumping to an early 2-0 lead in the first period, but the Winnipeg Jets responded with a third-period surge to take Game 1 at home. The game was tied 3-3 late in the final frame until a clutch goal in the final two minutes gave Winnipeg the edge. An empty-netter sealed the deal as the Jets took a 1-0 series lead with a 5-3 victory.
Colorado Avalanche 5, Dallas Stars 1
West 1st Round – Game 1: Avalanche lead series 1-0
In Dallas, the Avalanche made a strong statement with a dominant Game 1 performance against the Stars. After a scoreless first period, Colorado took over in the second and never looked back. A three-goal third period put the game out of reach, giving the Avalanche a convincing 5-1 win on the road to open the series.
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Game 2 in both series will be crucial as the Blues and Stars look to bounce back and avoid heading into enemy territory down 0-2.
