Kolesar scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Blues.
The tally was Kolesar's first goal and point as a Red Wing after an offseason trade saw him shipped out of Vegas. The 29-year-old has held firm in a fourth-line role to open 2026-27, though the weaker supporting cast in Detroit is likely a factor in his slow start. He's added six shots on net, 41 hits, 20 PIM and 13 blocked shots through 14 appearances.