"Red Wings defenseman Brad Stuart laughed last, as did forward Darren Helm.

Each earned a power play Monday night, which yielded two goals that propelled the Wings past the St. Louis Blues, 3-1, at Joe Louis Arena.

Stuart got accolades around his locker room after the team's 17th straight victory at the Joe for a huge hit on defenseman Alex Pietrangelo in the last minute of the first period. Shortly after Stuart sent Pietrangelo into the boards, Chris Stewart jumped Stuart, landing several punches before Stuart was able to defend himself."