Special teams jump off the page in this midweek NHL clash as the St Louis Blues prepare to host the Detroit Red Wings at Enterprise Center on Wed 11 Nov, 12:00 pm AEDT. The Blues bring a high-flying 84.44% penalty kill unit into this matchup, while Detroit have struggled to contain opposition power plays with a 68.97% penalty kill rate.
Both teams are searching for momentum after tough road trips. Philip Broberg (4G 9A), Jimmy Snuggerud (9G 3A), and Mason McTavish (7G 5A) lead the attack for St Louis, while Alex DeBrincat (7G 9A), Lucas Raymond (6G 10A), and Viktor Arvidsson (8G 7A) drive Detroit's frontline. Check out our latest nhl picks as we break down where the statistical edges lie.
Who Will Win? Blues vs Red Wings Head-to-Head
Looking at the season records, the numbers say there is very little splitting these two sides. St Louis sit 23rd overall with a 7-8-2 record (16 points) through 17 games, averaging 2.94 goals for and 3.12 goals against per game. Detroit enter at 21st with a 7-8-3 record (17 points) from 18 games, scoring 2.61 goals per game while allowing 3.00 goals against.
Both squads are coming off last-start losses on Sun, 8 Nov. The Blues dropped a 1-3 decision away to the Nashville Predators, making it three straight losses on the road following a 4-5 defeat against New Jersey and a 1-3 loss to the New York Rangers. Meanwhile, Detroit were held scoreless in a 0-4 road loss against the Colorado Avalanche, their fourth defeat in their past five outings.
The head-to-head history gives a big tick to St Louis. In their most recent clash on 1 Nov 2026, the Blues scored a thrill-a-minute 5-4 victory over Detroit on away ice. St Louis also hold the edge in save percentage (.892 vs Detroit's .882) and power play execution (22.45% vs 21.67%).
In head-to-head betting for Win (Inc. OT), St Louis Blues are posted at 1.70 on home ice, with Detroit Red Wings offered at 2.10. Given their special teams superiority and past victory over the Red Wings this month, St Louis rates a real chance to claim the points.
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Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Leading scorers
Season goals and assists.
St Louis Blues
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Jimmy SnuggerudRW | 10G 4A |
| Robert ThomasC | 3G 11A |
| Philip BrobergD | 4G 9A |
Detroit Red Wings
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Lucas RaymondLW | 7G 12A |
| Alex DeBrincatRW | 7G 9A |
| Viktor ArvidssonLW | 8G 7A |