WATCH: David Perron emotional on return to St. Louis, receives standing ovation from fans

It was an emotional return for David Perron when he played against his former team since leaving in the summer. He was applauded and cheered by the St. Louis Blues fans as the Blues acknowledged his contribution with a special video message.

Watch the video below:

"The St. Louis Blues acknowledged 2019 Stanley Cup champion David Perron's time with their team with a special video message, much to the delight of the home crowd at Enterprise Center" - @BallySportsDET

David Perron has played 70 games this season, averaging 16 minutes on the ice. He has scored 16 goals and has 27 assists to his name.

David Perron's career overview

The 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final

The 34-year-old started his NHL career with the St. Louis Blues in the 2004-05 season. He has played 1,043 games, averaging 16 minutes on the ice. He has scored 285 goals, including 40 game-winning goals at a shooting percentage of 12.8 while assisting in 423 more. He has been involved in 762 penalty minutes and has 221 powerplay contributions to his name.

How many seasons has David Perron played with the Blues?

Perron is a legendary figure in the Blues' NHL history. He played 11 seasons with the Blues. He played over 600 games and contributed to over 400 goals during his stay. He also made a valuable contribution of 46 goals to the team's offense during the 2018-19 season and helped the team win the Stanley Cup. The St. Louis Blues showed his journey with the team, thanking him for his services.

"David Perron likes St. Louis so much, he keeps finding his way back. Great to see you yet again, @DP_57" - tweeted St. Louis Blues

What's next for David Perron and the Detroit Red Wings?

Perron is tied for second in the Detroit Red Wings goals with 43 goal contributions. Given that he has not played well enough in the previous five outings, with only two goal contributions to his name, he will look to contribute more in the upcoming games. Moreover, his role becomes crucial as the Detroit Red Wings fight for the playoffs.

For the Red Wings, the situation is critical as they are seventh in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 64 points, eight points behind the playoffs spot. Plus, the Wings have lost three of their last five games and can't afford to lose any more, at the risk of being out of the playoff contention. The Wings are scheduled to play the St. Louis Blues again on March 23.