Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NHL match.
The St. Louis Blues are on an absolute tear, riding a nine-game winning streak. Standing in their way next are the Detroit Red Wings, who are themselves locked in a scrap for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference.
St. Louis Blues
Why not dream of a second Stanley Cup? Just like their unforgettable 2019 run, the Blues have surged from the depths of the standings into playoff contention. Back then, it was Craig Berube who took over mid-season and led them to glory. Now it’s Jim Montgomery — the architect of last year’s Boston Bruins juggernaut — calling the shots. The Blues have also turned Enterprise Center into a fortress, stringing together eight straight wins on home ice.
Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings, on the other hand, keep stumbling at crucial moments — and it’s costing them. They missed out on the playoffs by the narrowest of margins last season, despite looking more cohesive than this current group. They’ve picked up just four wins in their last 10 and haven’t managed to string back-to-back victories together. Sunday’s 2:1 win over a struggling Boston Bruins side was a rare highlight, but their road form is dire: seven defeats in eight away games through March.
St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction
Right now, the Detroit Red Wings don’t look like they can match the St. Louis Blues. The Blues are improving in every department as the season rolls on, while the Red Wings simply can’t grind out results when they’re not at their best.
