Detroit is home after a disastrous road trip saw them give up a bunch of goals and then snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. The Blues are in town for the only time this season and they’re getting healthy after injuries. They’ve been inconsistent this season but they’re still a playoff-caliber team.

I’m in a good mood as I write this. Let’s see if it lasts to the end of this post.

First Period

St. Louis got two good scoring chances off the opening shift thanks to two Jordan Oesterle turnovers (and one good stick play to prevent a scoring chance).