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Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The Schenn Brothers' First NHL Playoff Meeting Became An Epic Battle Between Jets And Blues
Luke Schenn (James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images) If you're a parent, which is worse: having to choose between your boys' NHL playoff series, or watching them square off against each other? Jeff and Rita Schenn are finding out, as their sons Luke and Brayden Schenn battle it out in the first-round playoff series between the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues. Advertisement After the Blues chased Connor Hellebuyck twice in St. Louis and recorded a pair of wins, the series is all square at 2-2. Game 5 goes Wednesday, back in Winnipeg (9:30 p.m. ET). Born less than two years apart, Luke and Brayden both hit the 1,000-game milestone this season – just the eighth set of brothers in NHL history to get the silver stick honor. Now into their 30s, they were both fifth-overall draft picks who have become Stanley Cup champions. Luke Schenn, the defenseman, went first to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008. He won his Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021. Brayden Schenn, the center, went to the Los Angeles Kings one year later. His Cup came in his second season with the Blues, in 2019, and he became the team's captain in 2023. Advertisement Two months ago, Jeff and Rita were probably mapping out very different plans for this time of year. At the February break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Luke's Nashville Predators were mired in 30th place in the NHL standings, and Brayden's Blues were below .500 – eight points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot. Leading up to the March 7 NHL trade deadline, Brayden Schenn was rumored to be available, but the asking price would be sky high. There was even some chatter that perhaps the brothers could be a package deal for the right organization. On March 5, Luke was dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Two days later, his seventh playoff run became a near-certainty when he was flipped onto the league-leading Jets. As for Brayden Schenn, he stayed put after the Blues went 5-1-1 out of the break. Advertisement 'I give the guys a ton of credit, GM Doug Armstrong told reporters on deadline day. 'The players tell us what we're supposed to do, and to their credit, they've really played fantastic hockey right now.' Given the Blues' baked-in, never-say-die mentality, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that they were able to level the series on home ice after dropping the first two games in Winnipeg. So far, Jordan Binnington's nine goals against and .907 save percentage are easily besting Vezina favorite Hellebuyck. He has given up 15 goals, sits at .817, and was pulled in the third period of Game 3 and Game 4 – but remains unfazed. 'You don't love giving up that many goals, but we're 2-2 in the series,' Hellebuyck said Monday. 'That's all that matters. Win the next one. Am I going to be better? I am going to be better.' The Schenn brothers have also played noticeable roles in the playoffs. Advertisement Luke has been providing steady third-pair minutes and plenty of muscle, just as coach Scott Arniel would have hoped. Averaging 16:00 a game, he leads the Jets with 20 hits and, thanks to 10-minute misconducts in both Game 1 and Game 4, leads the entire playoffs with 30 penalty minutes. The 35-year-old also picked up an assist in the Jets' 5-3 series-opening win. And even though he finished at minus-2 in Game 3 and Game 4, the Jets have dominated play when he has been on the ice, controlling over 55 percent of expected goals at 5-on-5 according to As for Brayden, he picked up his first points of the series in Game 4, with a goal and an assist in the Blues' 5-1 win. He's centering a high-octane line with Jake Neighbours and Jordan Kyrou, averaging 16:31 a game, and also has two misconducts already – from Game 1 and Game 3. For the series, Brayden's advanced stats aren't great, with an expected goals share of 43.34 percent. But he was much better on home ice, at 55.70 percent. Advertisement Per the NHL, the Schenns are the sixth set of brothers to go head-to-head in a playoff series in the last 20 years. We saw it last season, too, when Ryan Lindgren's New York Rangers swept Charlie Lindgren's Washington Capitals in Round 1. In the past, we've seen some parents try to Frankenstein jerseys together to show their loyalty. Mr. and Mrs. Schenn prefer to just blend into the crowd. 'I think they'll be pretty neutral," Luke Schenn said. "They're not going to be wearing jerseys. I don't see them ever wearing a jersey to the games.' Get the latest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and by subscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Blues vs. Jets: Game 6 preview, how to watch & must-see storylines
Winnipeg Jets scores a goal against the St. Louis Blues (Credit: Getty Image) The Winnipeg Jets are one win away from advancing. The St. Louis Blues are fighting to keep their season alive. Game 6 promises high stakes, raw intensity, and no margin for error. For fans, missing this isn't an option. The Jets reclaimed momentum with a 5-3 Game 5 victory. Kyle Connor's three-point night and a resilient team effort shifted the series. Now, the Blues return home desperate to force a Game 7. The pressure is squarely on their shoulders. How to Tune In Tonight Blues' Brayden Schenn Lays Massive Hit On Jets' Mark Scheifele And Scrum Ensues by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Game 6 airs live on ESPN at 8:00 p.m. ET. For cord-cutters, streaming options include Fubo and Sling. Fubo offers a free trial, ideal for playoff newcomers. Sling provides flexible sports packages for dedicated hockey fans. Radio listeners can catch the action on SiriusXM. The platform offers comprehensive NHL coverage, including live play-by-play. Subscribers get access to expert analysis and real-time updates across multiple channels. Key Factors Shaping the Game Winnipeg Jets celebrates his second period goal against the St. Louis Blues in Game Five (Credit: Getty Image) Connor Hellebuyck's consistency in net gives Winnipeg an edge. His ability to make timely saves has frustrated the Blues' offense. St. Louis must solve him early to silence the Jets' momentum. The Blues' top line needs a breakout performance. Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou have been quiet lately. Their production is critical to extending the series. Home ice could spark the offensive surge they need. Special teams may decide the outcome. Winnipeg's power play has been efficient, while St. Louis' penalty kill has struggled. Discipline will be crucial. A single mistake could tilt the game in either direction. Read more: NHL Playoffs: Tension rises as second round sparks fly What's Next for the Winner A Jets win sends them to the second round. It would mark a statement victory after dropping two straight in St. Louis. Their depth and goaltending make them a tough out for any opponent. A Blues victory forces Game 7 in Winnipeg. The pressure would shift back to the Jets, testing their mental toughness. St. Louis has shown they can dominate at home. Another win would complete their comeback narrative. The NHL playoffs thrive on unpredictability. Game 6 could deliver another unforgettable chapter. Whether it's a clincher or a comeback catalyst, hockey fans won't want to look away. The stakes couldn't be higher. The storylines couldn't be richer. One team moves closer to glory. The other faces an offseason of questions. Game 6 is where legacies are shaped. Don't miss it.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Blues vs Jets Game 5: Live Stream NHL Playoffs, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Game 5 between the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday will be a major turning point in this series. So far in this series, both teams have protected home ice, and only one game has been a one-score contest. Will the Blues get a much-needed road win, or will the Jets protect home ice and move one game closer to the next round? Tune in to ESPN, FDSN Midwest at 9:30 PM ET to find out. Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center... Brayden Schenn #10 of the St. Louis Blues controls the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of Game Three of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on April 24, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. More Photo byHow to Watch Blues vs. Jets, Game 5: Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 9:30 PM ET Channel: ESPN, FDSN Midwest Stream: Fubo (Try for free) The Blues dominated Game 4 in a 5-1 home victory Sunday with five different players finding the net: Jake Neighbours, Tyler Tucker, Brayden Schenn, Justin Faulk, and Robert Thomas. It was Thomas' second in the series and the first for the others. Neighbours also had two assists. St. Louis is averaging four goals a game. 10 Blues players have at least two points in the series. Three of their defensemen have three points. Cam Fowler leads St. Louis with eight points (one goal, seven assists) in four games. In recent history, the Jets have had issues getting over the hump after losing a game in a playoff series. Last season, they defeated the Colorado Avalanche in Game 1 of the first round, then lost four in a row and were eliminated. The same thing happened in 2023 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Watch the Blues vs. Jets Game 5 on Wednesday on ESPN, FDSN Midwest at 9:30 PM ET. Live stream the Blues vs. Jets Game 5 on Fubo: Start your free trial now! Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Miami Herald
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
The Schenn Brothers' First NHL Playoff Meeting Became An Epic Battle Between Jets And Blues
If you're a parent, which is worse: having to choose between your boys' NHL playoff series, or watching them square off against each other? Jeff and Rita Schenn are finding out, as their sons Luke and Brayden Schenn battle it out in the first-round playoff series between the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues. After the Blues chased Connor Hellebuyck twice in St. Louis and recorded a pair of wins, the series is all square at 2-2. Game 5 goes Wednesday, back in Winnipeg (9:30 p.m. ET). Born less than two years apart, Luke and Brayden both hit the 1,000-game milestone this season – just the eighth set of brothers in NHL history to get the silver stick honor. Now into their 30s, they were both fifth-overall draft picks who have become Stanley Cup champions. Luke Schenn, the defenseman, went first to the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2008. He won his Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021. Brayden Schenn, the center, went to the Los Angeles Kings one year later. His Cup came in his second season with the Blues, in 2019, and he became the team's captain in 2023. Two months ago, Jeff and Rita were probably mapping out very different plans for this time of year. At the February break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Luke's Nashville Predators were mired in 30th place in the NHL standings, and Brayden's Blues were below .500 – eight points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot. Leading up to the March 7 NHL trade deadline, Brayden Schenn was rumored to be available, but the asking price would be sky high. There was even some chatter that perhaps the brothers could be a package deal for the right organization. On March 5, Luke was dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Two days later, his seventh playoff run became a near-certainty when he was flipped onto the league-leading Jets. As for Brayden Schenn, he stayed put after the Blues went 5-1-1 out of the break. 'I give the guys a ton of credit, GM Doug Armstrong told reporters on deadline day. 'The players tell us what we're supposed to do, and to their credit, they've really played fantastic hockey right now.' Given the Blues' baked-in, never-say-die mentality, it shouldn't be much of a surprise that they were able to level the series on home ice after dropping the first two games in Winnipeg. So far, Jordan Binnington's nine goals against and .907 save percentage are easily besting Vezina favorite Hellebuyck. He has given up 15 goals, sits at .817, and was pulled in the third period of Game 3 and Game 4 – but remains unfazed. 'You don't love giving up that many goals, but we're 2-2 in the series,' Hellebuyck said Monday. 'That's all that matters. Win the next one. Am I going to be better? I am going to be better.' The Schenn brothers have also played noticeable roles in the playoffs. Luke has been providing steady third-pair minutes and plenty of muscle, just as coach Scott Arniel would have hoped. Averaging 16:00 a game, he leads the Jets with 20 hits and, thanks to 10-minute misconducts in both Game 1 and Game 4, leads the entire playoffs with 30 penalty minutes. The 35-year-old also picked up an assist in the Jets' 5-3 series-opening win. And even though he finished at minus-2 in Game 3 and Game 4, the Jets have dominated play when he has been on the ice, controlling over 55 percent of expected goals at 5-on-5 according to As for Brayden, he picked up his first points of the series in Game 4, with a goal and an assist in the Blues' 5-1 win. He's centering a high-octane line with Jake Neighbours and Jordan Kyrou, averaging 16:31 a game, and also has two misconducts already – from Game 1 and Game 3. For the series, Brayden's advanced stats aren't great, with an expected goals share of 43.34 percent. But he was much better on home ice, at 55.70 percent. Per the NHL, the Schenns are the sixth set of brothers to go head-to-head in a playoff series in the last 20 years. We saw it last season, too, when Ryan Lindgren's New York Rangers swept Charlie Lindgren's Washington Capitals in Round 1. In the past, we've seen some parents try to Frankenstein jerseys together to show their loyalty. Mr. and Mrs. Schenn prefer to just blend into the crowd. 'I think they'll be pretty neutral," Luke Schenn said. "They're not going to be wearing jerseys. I don't see them ever wearing a jersey to the games.' Get thelatest news and trending stories by following The Hockey News on Google News and bysubscribing to The Hockey News newsletter here. And share your thoughts by commenting belowthe article on Copyright 2025 The Hockey News, Roustan Media Ltd.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three Takeaways From Blues' 5-1 Win Against Jets In Game 4 Of Western Conference First Round
St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn (10) scores past Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (left) in the second period of a 5-1 win in Game 4 on Sunday. (Jeff Le-Imagn Images) ST. LOUIS – Well, judging by Sunday's start to Game 4 of the Western Conference First Round against the Winnipeg Jets for the St. Louis Blues, it was hard-pressed to see a similar result as to the one they got in Game 3. Advertisement Boy, was that a wrong assumption. Only difference for the Blues, who smacked the Jets around for the second time in as many games, 5-1 in Game 4 at Enterprise Center on Sunday to even this best-of-7 series at 2-2, is they fell behind in this one. And that was that. The Blues would score five straight goals, led by Jake Neighbours with a goal and two assists; Brayden Schenn had a goal and an assist and Colton Parayko had two helpers. Along with Neighbours, Tyler Tucker, who suffered an awkward injury to his right leg late in the third period, also scored his first Stanley Cup playoff goal; Justin Faulk and Robert Thomas also scored and Jordan Binnington remained locked in with a 30-save performance. Advertisement 'We knew where we were,' Faulk said of losing Games 1 and 2. 'We had a job to do when we came back. Start with the first one, come in and try and play well, get to our game. Obviously, the first one went pretty well and went our way. We knew we had to try and recreate that again today. It was a tough task after losing the first two there. We wanted to get back even in the series and that's where we are. It's three games now, series tied up. We've got to keep going and keep playing well.' What now amounts to a best-of-3 series, Game 5 is slated for Wednesday in Winnipeg. Let's jump right into Sunday's Three Takeaways: * Blues are driving the net with success – Upon returning from losing Games 1 and 2 in Winnipeg, the Blues were focused on a number of improvements upon turning this series back into their favor. Advertisement One of them was getting net front traffic. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck had success in the first two games at home because quite simply, the Blues made life too easy on the Vezina Trophy finalist (and likely winner). That all changed in Game 3, and it continued into Game 4. Let's face it, the Blues were only down 1-0 in this game because when Kyle Connor scored at 13:58, it was done so after the Blues took two minors that the Jets feasted off of. They didn't score but got momentum off of it. It was a lengthy shift after Schenn lost the puck trying to make a play off the wall, and Neighbours whiffed on a failed clear and it would up in their net. Advertisement But when Neighbours scored on a tipped goal with 22.7 seconds remaining in the first period, that's a game-tying goal to make it 1-1 and it wasn't anything pretty. It wasn't a tic-tac-toe passing play, it was a Cam Fowler shot/pass that caromed to Parayko to the point, who shoveled a one-timer that fluttered to the net, but there were bodies there, including Neighbours, who got a stick on the puck. Imagine the feeling of being down 1-0. It would have been a situation where the Blues wouldn't have felt all that great about their game, but that's a shot-in-the-arm goal saying, 'Hey, we're tied again, now let's go play our game and take it over.' 'For sure. That was the mindset,' Neighbours said. 'We thought we started pretty well actually and then some penalties, we kind of lost the momentum and then, honestly, I thought we finished pretty strong in the last six minutes. It was just nice to get one and tie it up.' Advertisement Parayko said, 'That was nice. Obviously coming in tied is a little better than 1-0. End of the period, too, I think it was under a minute to go, or close to. It's a nice feeling to come in and hit the reset button and come back out for the second (period). A little momentum. They had some pressure in the first, but that's playoff hockey. There's going to be momentum both ways.' Five of their seven goals came from the slot on in in Game 3, and three more came at the net, including Schenn's huge goal to give them a 3-1 lead at 17:23 of the second period that came after a power plat expired. 'It's playoffs. You have to win the net front battle, you have to go to the net,' Schenn said. 'Not even just our series, but look league-wide right now how pucks and goals are going in in the playoffs. They're not always going to be pretty. It's such a cliché answer but you get pucks and people and traffic to the net, shoot the puck and hopefully good things happen.' Advertisement And Thomas' goal at 2:01 of the third period was another net front goal that made it 5-1 and chased Hellebuyck for the second straight game. Neighbours talked after losing the first two games of how the Blues just have to have a mindset and fight through Winnipeg's big, heavy D-men that make it tough to get to the middle of the ice and they've found a way to figure this out. 'I think it's just the mindset, the attitude to do it,' Neighbours said. 'It's hard, it's not easy and it's not a fun place to go, but it can be rewarding as we've seen the last couple of games. It's just as simple as that, it's just an attitude and a willingness to go there, get there and you know you're going to create space for others around you, create traffic for shots and things like that. So it's just a very necessary part of the O-zone that we've done a really good job on the last two.' Advertisement * Defensemen are filtering into the offense – Blues defensemen had so much success, especially post-4 Nations Face-Off, where the defensemen were contributing to the offense. The Blues were second in the league during the regular season with 46 goals behind the Colorado Avalanche (54), and it was part of the fuel that stoked the fire of a franchise-record 12-game winning streak. In Games 1 and 2, they're D-men produced zero goals and three assists on four goals, and Cam Fowler had two of those assists. In Game 3, Fowler and Parayko scored. In Game 4, Tucker and Faulk scored goals, and they came from distance in the second period because of a willingness to shoot pucks, and off one-timers knowing full well the forwards are driving the net, getting traffic there and they're finding the lanes to get through and past what looks like a fragile goalie. Advertisement Tucker's one-time blast off a Nick Leddy feed at 10:46 of the second period gave the Blues the lead for good at 2-1. Then Faulk's goal that made it 4-1 at 18:54 of the second, another one-timer from the blue line that caromed in off Jets defenseman Neal Pionk with Jordan Kyrou running traffic at the net, seemed to be the back-breaking goal. 'That's what we try to do. We've got a lot of D that can skate and play, shoot pucks, make passes, whatever,' Faulk said. 'Guys that have played in the league a long time. It's an emphasis of ours to make sure we're skating and doing our part to help out, and create offense as much as we can. Advertisement 'I think we're trying to skate, make plays moving our feet. It's tough to make plays sitting back. They're not strong plays. There's not as much pressure, you don't pull guys out of position at all. So if we can skate and make plays and put them on their heels a little bit, it just makes it a little bit tougher on them.' Blues coach Jim Montgomery agreed, that the defensemen are moving their feet more and it's giving them more opportunities, something that lacked early in the series. 'Yeah, I think by them moving their feet, they get more into a rhythm of the game and they end up getting open looks, especially in the offensive zone,' Montgomery said. 'If they're moving their feet, I thought we were standing still a lot in Winnipeg, and I think as a team, we're moving our feet and we're getting to goal lines, we're getting numbers on the puck and then we're able to go low to high and our defensemen, because of the way Winnipeg does such a great job in the D-zone, have a little more time if they're moving their feet to get to middle ice.' * Binnington outplaying Hellebuyck (again) – There's something about going up against Hellebuyck that seems to bring out the best in Binnington. He didn't have to be at his best -- although Cole Perfetti may object – in Game 3 with 16 saves, but when Binnington sees the guy at the opposite end get pulled from the game for the second straight time here, there's that mindset of just keep making saves in this one and give your team a chance to win. Advertisement The Jets had some good looks, especially in the first period and on their two power players, and Binnington fought through the traffic, he was seeing pucks and when making saves, he was putting them into spots that forced the Jets to retrieve away from high-danger areas. But right now, Binnington looks solid, confident, unlike his counterpart. 'I think the D-men are doing a good job of helping him in front of the net, but he's making big saves when he needs to,' Schenn said. 'Obviously when 'Binner's on, he has the ability to read the play really well. I think he's done a great job of that. Obviously he's made timely saves, key saves. He's gotten better as the year's gone on.' 'Yeah, he's playing really good,' Parayko said. 'We always have confidence when he's back there, just a good goal and can't say enough good things about him as a player, person, teammate. We're fortunate as the Blues to have him back there and we're just going to just try to do our best in front of him and do his thing.' Advertisement And then on the flip side of it, the Blues have found a way to chase the guy that's likely to win the Vezina on Monday two games in a row. Blues fans let it be known they WANTED Hellebuyck to remain in goal: 'We're just trying to get pucks to the net, and bodies to the net,' Faulk said. 'It's a simple recipe. I'm sure every team in the playoffs is saying that. It's net-front battles. We've got to win ours in our end, and win in their end. It's nothing crazy. We're just trying to make it tough on them and their D.' Mission accomplished. Now the question becomes can they keep it up on the road? We'll soon enough find out. Montgomery said plain and simple, "I think we're own the net front and our goaltender's making saves."
