Logan Stanley levels Jordan Kyrou with crushing mid-ice hit

During Game 3, at a certain point, Logan Stanley unleashed a dreadful open-ice hit upon Jordan Kyrou. As Kyrou skated through the neutral zone, Stanley stepped into his path and delivered a thunderous check that sent the Blues forward crashing to the ice.
Reacting live, a former NHL player said, “Oh, that's a big hit. Stanley just killed somebody. Stanley just absolutely hammered that guy. Did he get off the ice? He must be taken to the med.” The statement echoed the shock felt in the arena and across broadcasts.


Kyrou stayed down after the collision as trainers rushed in. He eventually skated off with help, heading straight to the locker room for evaluation. No penalty was called on the play, and Stanley remained on the ice, anchoring the Jets' blue line with a commanding presence.
The Blues appeared shaken after the hit. Their momentum slowed, and they failed to convert during a key power play minutes later. Winnipeg capitalized, controlling the tempo and ramping up physical play.


With the Jets taking a lead in the series, the Blues are looking for answers. Head coach Jim Montgomery admitted the need for change. “The games are really close,” Montgomery said. “There’s not much separation going on right now. We need to make a separation, we need to find another level when we go home so we can end up on top by a goal.”
St. Louis will need more scoring and better puck control, especially if Kyrou is unable to return. His absence leaves a gap in both speed and creativity for the Blues offense.
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Stanley’s hit may have shifted the tone of the series. As the action returns to St. Louis, expect the Blues to bring added intensity. The physical battle is now front and center, and emotions are likely to boil over in Game 4.
This moment could define the series. Whether Kyrou returns or not, the Blues will have to find another gear to stay in the fight.