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Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Jets vs Blues Game 6: 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. The Winnipeg Jets will face the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of this NHL Playoff matchup on Friday at the Enterprise Center. Robert Thomas #18 of the St. Louis Blues skates the puck to the net on his way to scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period during Game Four of the First... Robert Thomas #18 of the St. Louis Blues skates the puck to the net on his way to scoring a goal against the Winnipeg Jets in the third period during Game Four of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Enterprise Center on April 27, 2025 in St Louis, Missouri. MoreHow to Watch Jets vs Blues Game 6: Date: Friday, May 2, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM ET Channel: TNT, truTV Stream: Sling (WATCH) The Jets take a 3-2 series lead into this Game 6 matchup, and once again took control of the series in Game 5 after losing the previous two. The Blues have fought back after being down 2-0, but they must find a way to slow down a Winnipeg team coming off a five-goal performance. After being held in check in their previous two losses, the Jets' leading scorer, Kyle Connor, put on quite the show in their 5-3 win. Connor scored a goal in the first period and then went on to have two assists in the second. The Blues got an unexpected push from Nathan Walker in Game 5, but his efforts came up short. After scoring only eight goals all season, Walker scored two goals in under thirteen minutes of action. It is unlikely he will have another game like that in this series, but if he does, St. Louis needs to capitalize next time. This is a great NHL Playoff matchup that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Live stream Jets vs Blues with Sling: Start your subscription now! This game can be streamed nationally on TNT and truTV with a one-month subscription to Sling, which you can cancel anytime. 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.
New York Times
29-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Have the two-day breaks in the NHL playoffs been a benefit to the Blues?
ST. LOUIS — When the schedule was released for the Western Conference playoff series between the St. Louis Blues and Winnipeg Jets, many had the same immediate reaction. There were three two-day breaks between games. After Game 2, there were two off days before Game 3; there were two off days before Game 4; and there are two off days before the teams take the ice for Game 5 on Wednesday at Canada Life Centre. Advertisement For comparison's sake, no other first-round series in this year's NHL playoffs has as many multi-day breaks. Colorado-Dallas and Carolina-New Jersey each have two two-day breaks, but conversely, Edmonton-LA and Tampa Bay-Florida have none. Before the puck was dropped on the St. Louis-Winnipeg series, Blues center Robert Thomas was asked for his thoughts on the schedule, and whether it could be an advantage for either of the teams. 'I've got to be honest, I have no idea,' Thomas said. 'I've never had a series schedule set up like this, so it's new to me. Maybe after, I'll figure out if it's advantageous or not. But I have no idea.' A week and a half later, the best-of-seven series is tied 2-2 and it's hard to say if the schedule has helped one side more than the other. But with the Blues climbing out of a 2-0 hole in Games 3 and 4, one could make the case they have benefited for a variety of reasons. Lost momentum, the number of days in each city, practice time, rest for key injured players, and the style of play of both teams are all areas that could be considered in this series. The original plan for the schedule was to play every other day, which would have meant Games 1 and 2 in Winnipeg on April 19 and 21 and Game 3 in St. Louis last Wednesday. But Enterprise Center in St. Louis had a Brooks & Dunn concert Friday and comedian Kat Williams Saturday, so the NHL pushed Game 3 to Thursday because Game 4 would have to be Sunday. Therefore, an observation that Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel made before the series started suddenly materialized. 'If you do get up in a series, you'd like it to happen a lot quicker,' he said. After the Jets' 5-3 win over the Blues in Game 2, they had to wait nearly three full days to play Game 3 on Thursday. From the finish of Game 2 at 9:06 p.m. CT until the start of Game 3 at 8:52 p.m., nearly 72 hours passed. Advertisement 'When you win a game, you want to go right back at it because you have that attitude and momentum,' Blues coach Jim Montgomery said. 'The more time between games, the more it dissipates.' Not only that, but the Jets, who won the Presidents' Trophy and are the higher seed in the playoffs, would be spending one more day in St. Louis (five) for Games 3-4 than the Blues spent in Winnipeg (four) for Games 1-2. The Blues took advantage of that time back in town, too. If the series were scheduled every other day, the Blues would've flown home Tuesday and played Wednesday, with Wednesday's brief morning the only allotted time to work on their game. Instead, after taking Tuesday off, they had a full team practice Wednesday and the morning skate Thursday before Game 3. 'We need to play faster, not only offensively, but defensively,' Montgomery said. The Blues' speed was noticeably better in Games 3-4, when they outscored the Jets 12-3 and their defense, which they focused on, contributed four goals and nine assists in the two games. Meanwhile, Thomas, arguably the Blues' top forward, and top defenseman Colton Parayko were able to get extra rest for their injuries. The time off helps the Jets' banged-up bodies, too, but it hasn't allowed them to get top-line winger Gabe Vilardi back in the lineup until potentially Game 5. Thomas has an undisclosed lower-body ailment and has sat out of a couple of practices, but no games. Parayko missed about six weeks at the end of the regular season after a knee scope. Neither appears to be 100 percent, but after back-to-back days off, Thomas erupted for four assists and Parayko had a power-play goal in a 7-2 win in Game 3. Thomas had a goal and Parayko two assists in a 5-1 win in Game 4. The Blues' offense was coming in waves on Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who was pulled from Games 3 and 4 after giving up 11 goals on 43 shots. But instead of getting back in net the next day, or being back home in Winnipeg, the Jets netminder was limited to the team's local hotel and its surroundings. Advertisement 'That's what's nice about the regular season,' Blues center Radek Faksa said. 'If you have a bad game, usually you play so many back-to-backs that you play the next day and it can change. It's nice when you win and you have two days between, but it's worse when you lose and you have two days between.' Faksa, for example, got some good sleep after Game 3 and spent the off day Friday relaxing at home. 'I've never experienced so many breaks between games in the playoffs,' he said. 'You have to take advantage of it, take the rest, because you're so fired up after games that you can't fall asleep, especially the late game. I went to sleep at 3 o'clock in the morning. The next day, you get moving, maybe go for a walk. That's what I did.' Blues rookie Jimmy Snuggerud was able to check out his new city. 'Nothing crazy, just went to some different restaurants, laid low and recovered,' he said. 'I watched the NHL playoffs a lot growing up and the physicality, it's a massive part of playoff games. Now that I'm actually in it, your body is beat up, and you're pushing through. The schedule is kind of different, but I know for a lot of guys having the two off days has been really nice.' Montgomery believes that is an advantage for the Blues to have the extra day off in St. Louis. 'I do think the extra time between games is favorable for the home team,' Montgomery said. 'We're at home and we have other things besides laying around in our hotel room, thinking about hockey. We have our families, we have country clubs that we may be a part of, or whatever the case may be. With the beautiful weather, you have options to get your mind away from the game. So I do think being at home with a two-day break is very favorable for the home team.' The Blues were then refreshed for Game 4 of what has been the league's heaviest-hitting series in the playoffs. Advertisement If they were to win this series, they had to be physical and they've been just that with the most hits per 60 minutes (44) of all 16 teams in the postseason. The Jets are fourth with 41.25/60. 'I think you don't mind the two days because you know the energy level for both teams is going to be sky high because you have a lot of time to recuperate and recover,' Montgomery said. 'I think that might be why we might have the heaviest hit (totals) by a lot in this series. You have a little more juice in the tank.' The Blues (176 hits) and Jets (165) have combined for 341 in the series, which was also No. 1 in the league going into Monday's games. There only appears to be a small correlation between the extra time off and more hits. Carolina-New Jersey has two two-day breaks and that series is second among the eight series with 323; also, Tampa-Florida has no two-day breaks and that series is last with 246 hits (in one fewer game). But then there's Toronto-Ottawa, which has one two-day break, and it is third with 309 hits. Either way, as it pertains to St. Louis-Winnipeg, the physicality may be an advantage for the Blues. In the regular season, when the Jets had two days off between games, they were an impressive 13-2-1 (.844 points percentage). The Blues, with two days between games, were 9-5-2 (.625 points percentage). But that's in the regular season when the opponent changes game to game and there's no carry-over effect that there is in the playoffs. The Blues thrive on their checking game, as illustrated in the regular season. They were sixth in the NHL in hits/60 with 24.12, while the Jets were No. 18 in the league with 20.56. And after two days off, and just three games in the past 10 days, they'll look to get back to the style that's made them successful in the postseason. Advertisement 'It is a unique situation, the way the schedule has lined up,' Blues defenseman Cam Fowler said. 'You just kind of roll with the punches and do your best to stay physically and mentally strong, having a few extra days in between games. It's a physical series, and both teams are invested in that, and that can definitely take a toll on you. It feels like there's a lot of time between games, so just making sure that you're staying on top of it, studying the film and watching other games, I think that all helps us stay mentally engaged in it as well.'
Newsweek
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Jets vs Blues: 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. The Winnipeg Jets will face the St. Louis Blues in Game 4 of this NHL Playoff matchup on Sunday at the Enterprise Center. Robert Thomas #18 of the St. Louis Blues waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 13, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario,... Robert Thomas #18 of the St. Louis Blues waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on February 13, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Maple Leafs defeated the Blues 4-1. MoreHow to Watch Jets vs Blues: Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET Channel: TBS, truTV, (National Coverage), FDSN Midwest (Local Coverage) Stream: Sling - National (WATCH), FuboTV - Local (TRY FOR FREE) The Jets take a 2-1 series lead into this Game 4 matchup, but the Blues have the momentum and home ice advantage in this one. St. Louis pulled off a 7-2 win in Game 3, and they can even up the series if they once again take control of this game. Pavel Buchnevich led the way with three goals in the Blues' win while also recording an assist. Cam Fowler and Robert Thomas both had four assists in the game. Winnipeg will be tasked with quickly putting an end to offensive outbursts and silencing the home crowd. If Kyle Connor shows up like he did in Game 1, when he had two assists and a goal, the Jets could take a commanding series lead back to the Canada Life Centre for Game 5. This is a great NHL Playoff matchup that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action. Live stream Jets vs Blues: Sling: Start your subscription now! FuboTV: Start your subscription now! This game can be streamed on TBS nationally with a one-month subscription to Sling, which you can cancel at any time, or locally on FDSN Midwest with a one-month free subscription to FuboTV. 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.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Cale Makar, Brett Howden, Sam Steel, Taylor Raddysh, Drake Batherson, Robert Thomas, and others called as witnesses in Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal
(Image via Getty: Cale Makar and Robert Thomas) Michael McLeod(27) is charged with two counts of sexual assault, of which one count includes aiding in the offense. Dillion Dube(26), Cal Foote(26), Alex Formenton(25), and Carter Hart(26) are each charged with one count of sexual assault. The incident happened in June 2018 in a London hotel room during a 2018 Hockey Canada gala. The trial of the high-profile case against five former Canadian NHL players began on Tuesday. In that trial, current NHL players, some of whom are playing for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, may be called upon as witnesses. Some of the NHL players named in the witness list are Cale Makar , Brett Howden, Sam Steel, Taylor Raddysh, Drake Batherson, Robert Thomas , Maxime Comtois, Boris Katchouk, Brett Howden, Jonah Gadjovich, Dante Fabbro, Tyler Steenbergen, Conor Timmins, Jake Bean, and more. The list was shared by Rick Westhead , Senior Correspondent for TSN, through his official X account on April 22, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Current NHL players playing for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs may have to witness through Zoom Call for the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal Cale Makar is a 26-year-old Canadian ice hockey defenseman and alternate captain for the Colorado Avalanche, Brett Howden is a 27-year-old Canadian ice hockey center for the Vegas Golden Knights, Sam Steel is a 27-year-old Canadian ice hockey center for the Dallas Stars, Taylor Raddysh is a 27-year-old Canadian ice hockey forward for the Washington Capitals, Drake Batherson is a 26-year-old American-born Canadian ice hockey right winger for the Ottawa Senators and Robert Thomas is a 25-year-old Canadian ice hockey center and alternate captain for the St. Louis Blues). All these players are currently playing for the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They may be called upon as witnesses in the Hockey Canada sexual assault scandal through Zoom Call. As Rick Westhead, an Award-winning Investigative Journalist, reported, the names were read aloud by Crown Attorney Meaghan Cunningham. Rick Westhead also reported on April 22 that Jury selection was done for the case. It included 14 jurors, out of which 11 were women, and 3 were men. 14 jurors were selected instead of 12 because some trials could be extraordinarily long. Also Read: Buffalo Sabres hire Jake Vernon to look after ticketing, membership service, premium sales, fan experience, and group events | NHL News - The Times of India Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India , including match schedules , team squads , points table and IPL live score for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap .
New York Times
19-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
NHL playoffs picks, odds, how to watch info for Blues at Jets, Stars at Avalanche on Saturday
The Stanley Cup Playoffs start on Saturday with the St. Louis Blues visiting the Winnipeg Jets and the Dallas Stars hosting the favored Colorado Avalanche. The Avalanche enter the playoffs as the favorites to win the Cup at +700, while the Stars are tied for fourth in the odds at +850 (with the Vegas Golden Knights). These four teams have a lot of stars among them, from the Jets' Connor Hellebuyck and the Blues' Robert Thomas to Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar on the Avs and Dallas' trade-deadline addition Mikko Rantanen. This should be fun. Advertisement Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Series odds: Jets -220, Blues +180 This is a series between the Presidents' Trophy-winning Jets and one of the hottest teams in the league. The Jets don't always get the respect they deserve, and past playoff demons have something to do with that. Against Colorado in Round 1 last year, their defense absolutely collapsed, and Hellebuyck turned into a pumpkin. Since then, this team has put in a ton of work to better position itself for a deep run. The Jets are a defensive powerhouse this season, which has given Hellebuyck more support than in years past and lightened his load. He hasn't had to face as many high-danger chances this season, but his fatigue level is still worth keeping an eye on after starting 75 percent of the Jets' regular-season games. Winnipeg faces one other question in this series: Where will the scoring come from, especially if Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele get shut down by the Blues' best? The Nikolaj Ehlers injury strains Winnipeg's top-six, but Gabriel Vilardi's return will help. The Blues' defense was a glaring weakness last year and in the early goings of this season. But a coaching change, plus the return of Robert Thomas, turned this season around. St. Louis has completely transformed its game on both ends of the ice; the Blues are one of the best at suppressing slot shots and containing opponents off the rush. Colton Parayko's glow-up back into a No. 1 defenseman has contributed to that, along with Philip Broberg's growth. Up front, Thomas and Pavel Buchnevich drive play against top competition. The big question revolves around a second-line injury in St. Louis — the team may be without Dylan Holloway, who has emerged into a real two-way threat for the Blues, for the entire series. Will this team have the goal support to get past the Jets' stout backend? Advertisement Series odds: Avalanche -160, Stars +135 This is the matchup many have been waiting for — a showdown between two of the best in the West. It's a rematch of last year's Round 2 Central Division series, where the Stars won in double overtime. This time, the Avalanche could have the edge to get revenge. MacKinnon and Makar are an absolute force together. And after a number of in-season trades, the Avs' best have a lot more support around them. Up front, Martin Necas adds another element of speed to the top-six. Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle solidify the Avs' center depth. After almost three years of working his way back from injury, the captain, Gabriel Landeskog, is nearing a return to NHL action. Pair that deep forward group with a defense that has reinforcements from Ryan Lindgren and Erik Johnson, and a completely overhauled crease, and there is a lot to like about the Avalanche. The Stars were a Stanley Cup favorite when the season started, but the addition of Rantanen solidified that standing. Dallas has one of the deepest forward groups in the league, but navigating the injury situation will not be easy. The Stars were struggling enough without Miro Heiskanen on the back end. He may not be the flashiest defenseman, but he stabilizes play on both ends of the ice in tough minutes. While Thomas Harley has stepped up since his injury, playing Cody Ceci and Ilya Lyubushkin in meaningful minutes has held this team back. The Stars' five-on-five game has been suspect since the 4 Nations Face-Off, but the team collected wins despite what was going on under the hood, until the stretch run, when the team went 0-5-2 in its last seven. Add in the Jason Robertson injury, and this team's chances of advancing to Round 2 have taken a real hit. Advertisement Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Connor Hellebuyck and Colin Miller: Cameron Bartlett / Getty Images)
