Red Wings Visit Blues Seeking Win Streak Snap
Detroit and St. Louis meet Tuesday in St. Louis, both looking to end three-game losing streaks.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Hockey
The Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues face off Tuesday night in St. Louis, with both teams seeking to end three-game losing streaks. Blues defenseman Logan Mailloux is expected to be activated from injured reserve and could make his season debut.
Why it matters
Both teams are searching for consistency early in the season, and a win would help either side steady its standings position. Mailloux's return could add depth to a St. Louis blue line that has been missing him since his injury.
Detroit has scored 49 goals in 18 games and St. Louis has scored 50 in 17, with the Red Wings losing 4-0 to Colorado on Saturday and the Blues falling 3-1 to Nashville. Whether Mailloux plays Tuesday has not been confirmed.
The players
Logan Mailloux
Blues defenseman who broke his hand in a fight during the final exhibition game and is now eligible to be activated from injured reserve.
Dylan Larkin
Red Wings center who was suspended without pay after refusing to play while awaiting a trade.
Todd McLellan
Red Wings head coach who expects Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton to return during the road trip.
The details
The Red Wings rallied for a 5-4 Blues victory in Detroit 10 days before Tuesday's meeting, and St. Louis has not won since. Red Wings coach Todd McLellan expects Marco Kasper and Mason Appleton to return during the road trip, while Emmitt Finnie has taken over as Detroit's No. 1 center after Dylan Larkin's suspension.
Timeline
Sept. 26: Logan Mailloux broke his hand in a fight in the last exhibition game.
Sept. 28: Mailloux underwent surgery on his right hand.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Red Wings lost 4-0 to Colorado; Blues lost 3-1 to Nashville.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Red Wings and Blues meet in St. Louis.
Dec. 1: Deadline for Simon Edvinsson to sign an NHL contract to be eligible this season.
Season Trajectory
The rematch follows a 5-4 St. Louis rally in Detroit ten days earlier, a result that shaped both teams' recent form. With both clubs coming off losses, Tuesday's game carries weight for early-season positioning in the division.
A Mailloux return would give St. Louis another defensive option and could affect rotation minutes for fantasy and lineup decisions. Detroit's reshuffled center depth, with Finnie now in the top role, may influence how the Red Wings match up against the Blues.
The takeaway
Tuesday's game will show whether either team can stop its slide before the Dec. 1 contract deadline for Simon Edvinsson reshapes Detroit's roster.
What happens next
Simon Edvinsson must sign an NHL contract by Dec. 1 to be eligible to play this season.
Further reading
For more on the local team, see Hockey coverage of the St. Louis Blues.
