BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals take on the St. Louis Blues after losing four in a row. Washington is 6-5-1 overall and 3-4-0 at home. The Capitals have a 2-1-0 record in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Captain feels other elements equal, or even more important with Blues off to rough start despite numbers saying they should be better

After racing to a 6-2-0 start that mirrored their surprising 2024-25 success, the Washington Capitals have encountered some early season turbulence.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Washington Capitals have acquired defenseman Corey Schueneman from the St. Louis Blues for defenseman Calle Rosen, senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today. Schueneman will report to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Dylan Larkin scored twice and Alex DeBrincat also scored to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the St. Louis Blues 5-2 on Tuesday night.

The St. Louis Blues host the Detroit Red Wings at Enterprise Center on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8:15 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. St. Louis fell 6-3 on the road in its last game on Oct. 27 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Detroit won its last game 6-4 at home against the St. Louis Blues on Oct. 25.

On Wednesday, the St. Louis Blues announced their latest Hall of Fame class. Al Arbour, Alexander Steen, and Barret Jackman are the latest inductees of the Blues’ Hall of Fame.

St. Louis Blues fans entering Enterprise Center for Monday night’s game against the Edmonton Oilers hoped the team would find its groove and end a seven-game losing streak.

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