St. Louis Blues at Detroit Red Wings
NHL game between the St. Louis Blues and the Detroit Red Wings on Oct 31, 2026. Final score: St. Louis Blues 5, Detroit Red Wings 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| St. Louis Blues score | 5 |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Justin Barron | D | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.06 | 2.08 |
| 2nd | Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.03 | 1.58 |
| 3rd | Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24:33 | 0.06 | 1.56 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (St. Louis Blues–Detroit Red Wings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:29 | STL | Dalibor Dvorsky | Justin Barron, Dylan Holloway | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:13 | DET | J.T. Compher | Michael Rasmussen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 00:41 | DET | Keegan Kolesar | Carter Mazur, Justin Faulk | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 13:14 | DET | Lucas Raymond | — | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 19:32 | STL | Jimmy Snuggerud | Robert Thomas, Philip Broberg | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 03:29 | DET | Emmitt Finnie | Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider | 5v4 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 08:37 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Jake Neighbours | 5v5 | 3–4 |
| 3rd 12:57 | STL | Justin Barron | Jimmy Snuggerud | 5v5 | 4–4 |
| 3rd 13:15 | STL | Aleksanteri Kaskimaki | Alexey Toropchenko, Pius Suter | 5v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| St. Louis Blues | Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.26 | 2.10 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 54.7% | 45.3% |
| Hits | 21 | 30 |
| Blocks | 12 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Barron | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.06 | 2.08 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.03 | 1.58 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.21 | 1.54 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:09 | 0.00 | 1.23 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.13 | 1.15 |
| Aleksanteri Kaskimaki | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.12 | 1.06 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Robert Thomas | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:48 | 0.44 | 0.82 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:03 | 0.19 | 0.62 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.20 | 0.53 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Mason McTavish | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.37 | 0.16 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:32 | 0.03 | 0.11 |
| Theo Lindstein | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Adam Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:22 | 0.42 | 0.05 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:08 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Connor McMichael | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:05 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:33 | 0.06 | 1.56 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19:18 | 0.17 | 1.19 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 21:13 | 0.43 | 0.92 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.09 | 0.65 |
| Andreas Englund | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:19 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.02 | 0.48 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:50 | 0.09 | 0.46 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:01 | 0.18 | 0.39 |
| Nate Danielson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.02 | 0.29 |
| Carter Mazur | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:15 | 0.03 | 0.23 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10:15 | 0.25 | 0.22 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:40 | 0.36 | 0.14 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:01 | 0.17 | 0.01 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:36 | 0.02 | -0.07 |
| Anton Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:23 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Sheldon Dries | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:09 | 0.09 | -0.27 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:03 | 0.03 | -0.82 |
| William Wallinder | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:08 | 0.03 | -1.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Hofer | St. Louis Blues | 24 | 28 | 85.7% | -1.90 | W |
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 10 | 15 | 66.7% | -2.66 | L |
Analysis
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5–4 on Oct 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.1 expected goals to St. Louis Blues's 3.26 — St. Louis Blues edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Justin Barron led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.08 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Joel Hofer stopped 24 of 28, worth -1.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings game?
The St. Louis Blues beat the Detroit Red Wings 5–4 on Oct 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was St. Louis Blues 5, Detroit Red Wings 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Justin Barron led all skaters at 2.08, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Detroit Red Wings generated 2.1 expected goals and St. Louis Blues generated 3.26, so St. Louis Blues created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
St. Louis Blues put 15 shots on goal and Detroit Red Wings put 28. High-danger chances went 24 to 17.