Blues Rally Past Red Wings 5-4 in Detroit
St. Louis overcame a two-goal third-period deficit, with Aleksanteri Kaskimaki scoring his first career NHL goal late in the game.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Hockey
The St. Louis Blues defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 on Friday, October 31, rallying from a two-goal deficit in the third period. Aleksanteri Kaskimaki scored his first career NHL goal with 6:45 remaining to complete the comeback.
Why it matters
The win came in Detroit as the Blues began a four-game road trip, with the late rally giving the team a result built on a third-period turnaround. Kaskimaki's goal came in only his 11th NHL game, marking a notable milestone for a young player.
The final score was 5-4 in Detroit, with Joel Hofer making 24 saves for the Blues and John Gibson making 10 for the Red Wings. The stub does not indicate how this result affects either team's standings.
The players
St. Louis Blues
An NHL franchise based in St. Louis, Missouri, competing in the league's Central Division.
Detroit Red Wings
An original six NHL franchise based in Detroit, Michigan, that the Blues defeated in this game.
Aleksanteri Kaskimaki
A Finnish forward who scored his first career NHL goal in his 11th NHL game for St. Louis.
The details
Pavel Buchnevich and Justin Barron scored earlier in the third period before Kaskimaki tapped in an Alexey Toropchenko pass to complete the comeback. Jimmy Snuggerud scored his team-high eighth goal, while Lucas Raymond scored and assisted for Detroit.
Timeline
Friday, October 31: Blues defeat Red Wings 5-4 in Detroit.
Tuesday: Blues visit the New York Rangers.
Season Trajectory
Kaskimaki's first career goal arrives early in a young NHL career, adding a scoring contributor to a Blues roster that is building depth during a four-game road trip. The comeback also shows the team recovering from a two-goal third-period deficit against a Detroit side that had already scored multiple goals.
The Blues' road trip continues with a visit to the New York Rangers on Tuesday. Kaskimaki's goal adds a new scoring option for St. Louis as the team plays four straight games away from home.
The takeaway
Late rallies can change a game's outcome, and developing players like Kaskimaki can contribute meaningful goals early in their careers. Watching how depth players perform during a road trip can offer insight into a team's roster strength.
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