NHL

Detroit has scored enough to stay in the mix, but its results have been uneven because the defensive numbers and team save rate have not fully supported the offense. St. Louis has had similar overall record pressure, yet the Blues show a modest edge in goal generation and special teams, which gives them a better path in a one-goal game. The recent head-to-head shape also points to a tight contest rather than a runaway result.
St. Louis is the side with the better home edge and the cleaner defensive profile, so the Blues are projected to win a competitive game by a narrow margin. The expected final is St Louis Blues 4, Detroit Red Wings 3, which fits a home victory in a game that should stay relatively tight but still favors the Blues on balance.