Vladislav Namestnikov, who played center on the top line through the final two periods of Game 5 as well as all of Games 6 and 7, looked comfortable with left wing Kyle Connor and right wing Gabriel Vilardi. His second goal of the series, scored with 1:56 remaining in regulation Sunday, got the Jets to within 3-2.

The Winnipeg Jets were circling down the drain in the third period of their Game 7 showdown against the St. Louis Blues at Canada Life Centre Sunday night. Down a goal and with just seconds left on the clock,