Instant Analysis: Blues Snap Three-Game Skid With 3-2 Win Over Red Wings

ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery wanted to see his team play faster in the offensive zone, wanted to see more assertion with the puck, being able to retrieve it and make opposing defenders work harder to get the puck.

It’s part of what’s been hampering the team in losing three straight (0-2-1) heading into a matchup with the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.

It wasn’t easy in the end, but the Blues were able to end their mini slide while extending Detroit’s losing streak to four in a row with a 3-2 win at Enterprise Center on Tuesday.

Jimmy Snuggerud’s team-leading 10th goal of the season late in the third period proved to be the difference; he also had an assist. Pius Suter and…