Coach Jim Montgomery has cited the team's positive analytics a few times lately. But do good underlying numbers mean results will follow?

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

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.

The Blues acquired defenseman Calle Rosen from the Washington Capitals for defenseman Corey Schueneman. Rosen will report to Springfield of the American Hockey League.

Following his winning goal on Tuesday, Suter now leads the Blues in points with eight. Neighbours, despite being injured, still leads the team with six goals. Thomas leads with six assists. Tucker leads the team in penalty minutes with 19. Lastly, Suter leads the team in another category. He leads the Blues in plus/minus with a plus-2.