An octopus came flying onto the Delta Center ice. What started as a tradition for Detroit Red Wings fans in 1952 made its way to Salt Lake City for the first time on Monday night as Utah Hockey Club fell 5-1.

There are only eight regular-season games left and there's plenty to play for. But Tuesday's 2-1 OT loss in St. Louis is going to leave a mark.

Hitting the road for a quick one-game trip, the Detroit Red Wings will take on the surging St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center on Tuesday night. Puck drop for the second and final matchup of the season between Detroit (34-33-6;