The key for the Stars is Connor Hellebuyck, almost certain to win his third Vezina Trophy in six years, continuing to play poorly on the road. He wasn’t good in any of the three games at St. Louis. The Blues won them all but could not win a single game in Manitoba.

Both teams had spectacular Game 7 comebacks while missing a star forward and top defenseman. That makes this series a tough call.

The Winnipeg Jets completed a late-game comeback for the ages to finish the first round. For the first time in the series between the St. Louis Blues and the Jets, overtime was required. In fact, these teams needed two overtimes to decide a winner.