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Red Wings Face Blues Without Kane, Both Teams Struggling

10/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Detroit Red Wings will play the St. Louis Blues on October 28, 2025, without forward Patrick Kane, who is recovering from an upper-body injury.
Head coach Todd McLellan stated that Kane will miss another game but may rejoin the team during their five-game road trip.
The Red Wings currently have a 6-3-0 record, while the Blues are at 3-5-1, having lost four straight games.
The Blues will also be missing forward Jake Neighbours, who is on injured reserve, and Robert Thomas, who is day-to-day.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from six to twelve teams in 1967, marking the end of the Original Six era. This unprecedented expansion included franchises like the St. Louis Blues and was driven by fears of competition from rival leagues. The move aimed to enhance the league's popularity and secure lucrative television contracts, ultimately shaping the NHL into a major professional sports league in North America.

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Story summary

The Detroit Red Wings will play the St. Louis Blues on October 28, 2025, without forward Patrick Kane, who is recovering from an upper-body injury.
Head coach Todd McLellan stated that Kane will miss another game but may rejoin the team during their five-game road trip.
The Red Wings currently have a 6-3-0 record, while the Blues are at 3-5-1, having lost four straight games.
The Blues will also be missing forward Jake Neighbours, who is on injured reserve, and Robert Thomas, who is day-to-day.

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