Frightening Third-Period Performance Costs Red Wings in Loss to Blues

Just when the Detroit Red Wings were beginning to look scary good, things took a frightening turn. The Red Wings…

By Bob Duff · Detroit Hockey Now

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 7:34 PM

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The Detroit Red Wings blew a 4-2 lead to lose 5-4 against the St. Louis Blues.
Justin Barron and Aleksanteri Kaskimaki scored 18 seconds apart in the third period for St. Louis.
Keegan Kolesar scored his first goal and point with Detroit in the second period.

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The Detroit Red Wings surrendered three unanswered third-period goals to lose 5-4 against the St. Louis Blues at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday. Detroit squandered a 4-2 lead after goals from JT Compher, Keegan Kolesar, Lucas Raymond, and Emmitt Finnie had put them in control.

St. Louis rallied behind third-period tallies from Pavel Buchnevich, Justin Barron, and Aleksanteri Kaskimaki, with the final two goals coming just 18 seconds apart. The defeat ended Detroit's three-game home winning streak, while John Gibson took the loss in net.

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