Finnie Scores on the Power Play, but Red Wings Fall to Blues
Detroit's forward leads all forwards in ice time and finds the net, yet the Blues leave Detroit with a 5-4 win.
Emmitt Finnie scored for Detroit and still finished on the wrong side of a 5-4 loss to St. Louis. His goal came on the power play early in the third period, at 3:29.
Finnie played 20:14, the most of any Red Wings forward and third among all 18 Detroit skaters. He fired 5 shots on goal, blocked a shot, took a minor penalty for 2 minutes and gave the puck away once. He finished minus 2, so he was on the ice for more goals against than for.
The night fits his season. He now has 6 goals and 4 assists in 14 games. His 20:14 is also above his season average of 18 minutes per game. The five shots are a busy night for a forward who has 33 shots this season.
The goal was not enough for Detroit (6-4-3), who stay in the playoff race. St. Louis (6-6-1) won on the road.