Detroit Red Wings - St. Louis Blues

The Facts

• Two mid-table squads battle for vital points to solidify their season (ranked 12th and 9th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Detroit won 3.
• Each of the two teams is seeking greater consistency after recent ups and downs.
• Recently, Detroit has faced a series of away games on the road.
• Recently, St. Louis has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
• The probabilities of winning are closely matched between the two contenders.
• Confirmed absences for Detroit: Appleton M. (Injury) Johansson A. (Injury) Kasper M. (Upper-Body Injury) Larkin D. (Transfer negotiations).
• Confirmed absences for St. Louis: Dube D. (Neck Injury) Jecho A. (Personal Reasons) Krug T. (Ankle Injury) Tucker T. (Knee Injury).
• Doubtful / questionable for St. Louis: Johnston R. (Lower-Body Injury) Parayko C. (Upper-Body Injury).
• In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Detroit has recorded 10 wins, 0 draws, and 10 losses, with a goal aggregate of 59:61 (averaging 3:3.1 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Detroit against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 0 draws, and 6 losses, with 33:34 goals (averaging 3:3.1 per game).