Red Wings vs Blues game
The gist
The Blues (7-8-2) host the Red Wings (7-8-3) in St. Louis at 8 p.m. ET on TNT/HBO Max.
Both sit just outside playoff spots, so a skid-ending win carries early-season weight.
How it unfolded
- Oct 31, 2026The Blues beat the Red Wings 5-4 in Detroit, rallying with three third-period goals, including Justin Barron and Aleksanteri Kaskimaki scoring 18 seconds apart.
- Nov 4, 2026The Blues lose 3-1 at the New York Rangers.
- Nov 6, 2026The Blues lose 5-4 in overtime at the New Jersey Devils.
Key terms
- wildcard spot
- An invitation to a tournament given to a player who did not qualify through normal ranking or entry.
- overtime
- An extra period played in ice hockey to decide a winner when the score is tied after regulation.
Source: Wikipedia