The Detroit Red Wings (3-2-1) will attempt to avenge their opening night debacle when they take on the St. Louis Blues (6-1-0) on Friday.
The Red Wings have had a slow start to their season with just three wins in six games. The Wings defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild, but were shutdown in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. In their most recent win, the Wings outlasted the Dallas Stars in a 4-1 victory. Detroit got two goals from Valtteri Filppula and one each from Henrik Zetterburg and rookie Damien Brunner. Jimmy Howard made 26 saves in the win.
Detroit Leading Scorers
Points: Pavel Datsyuk (8)
Goals: Damien Brunner (3)
Assists: Pavel Datsyuk (6)
GAA: Jimmy Howard (2.77 GAA)
SV %: Jimmy Howard (.907)
Starts in Goal: Jimmy Howard (6)
The Blues are stuck in a battle with Chicago for the top spot in the Central Division. The Blues lost to the Blackhawks but have otherwise dominated their other opponents. In their most recent game, the Blues dominated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 thanks to goals from Barrett Jackman, Vladimir Tarasenko, David Backes, and Patrick Berglund.
St. Louis Leading Scorers
Points: Vladimir Tarasenko (9)
Goals: Vladimir Tarasenko (5)
Assists: Kevin Shattenkirk (8)
GAA: Jaroslav Halak (1.69 GAA)
SV %: Jaroslav Halak (.902); Brian Elliott (.901)
Starts in Goal: Jaroslav Halak (4); Brian Elliot (3)
Shutouts: Jaroslav Halak (2)
Previous Meetings:
The Blues annihilated Detroit on Jan 19 in a 6-0 win. Tarasenko scored two goals in his NHL debut and Halak made 14 saves for his first shutout of the season.
Predictions: The Wings are excellent at home and should have a chance to edge the Blues. However, St. Louis has looked dominant this season. 4-1 St. Louis.
Start Time: 7 PM EST
TV: NHLN-US, FS-Midwest, FS-Detroit
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