Detroit City Wire

The Detroit Red Wings are set to face the St. Louis Blues at Little Caesars Arena on Monday night before the NHL's three-day holiday break. The game, scheduled for a 7 p.m. puck drop, will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and the Red Wings Radio Network.

Red Wings player Justin Holl expressed optimism about ending on a positive note before the break, saying, "We get another game before break here, so we can go into the break with a good taste in our mouth."

Fans attending the game are encouraged to arrive early as the first 7,500 attendees will receive a holiday-themed plush doll sponsored by Henry Ford Health.

Detroit is aiming to recover from two consecutive losses against the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend. "We got to play stronger," Holl emphasized regarding their upcoming performance against the Blues.

The Red Wings will be without Simon Edvinsson and Ben Chiarot due to upper-body injuries. Head coach Derek Lalonde acknowledged this challenge, stating it presents an "opportunity for some of our D in an increased role."

William Lagesson, who was recently called up from Grand Rapids Griffins, hopes to make an impact. "Obviously, I was hoping to start up here, but I’m here now," he said.

St. Louis enters Monday's matchup with points in seven of their last nine road games and recently faced a narrow overtime loss against Florida Panthers. Notable players for the Blues include Jordan Kyrou, Robert Thomas, and Pavel Buchnevich.

Coach Derek Lalonde commented on St. Louis' play style under Jim Montgomery: “He did not bring his Boston Bruins D-zone with him...I just think more of a pressure identity.”