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The Winnipeg Jets were one of the very best defensive teams in the league during the regular season, ranking first in goals against and 10th in shots allowed. Winnipeg plays with a lot of structure and defends as a five-man unit, making it very difficult to create opportunities. When teams do finally break through, they still have to contend with Hart Trophy candidate Connor Hellebuyck. Scoring more than a couple of goals is a big challenge for any team and the St. Louis Blues are unlikely to be any different. Their offense was not as potent down the stretch while playing without Dylan Holloway. Their goal outputs dipped and they recorded 30+ shots only once over their final nine games. Win or lose, I don’t see the Jets giving up a big number.