Blues Goaltender Jordan Binnington To Start Third Consecutive Game In Matchup Against Canadiens
Binnington to Backstop Blues Against Rival Habs
Jordan Binnington will be between the pipes for the Blues against the Canadiens on Thursday night. The 25-year-old netminder has won his last two starts, stopping 63 of 65 shots.
Binnington will be facing a Canadiens team that is 2-2-2 in their last six games. The Habs are led by Tomas Tatar, who has four goals and four assists in his last six games.
The Blues are 4-2-1 in their last seven games. They are tied for third in the Central Division with 41 points.
The game will be a battle between two of the NHL's most historic franchises. The Blues and Canadiens have met in the playoffs 25 times, with the Canadiens holding a 14-11 advantage.
Binnington has a 10-5-1 record with a 2.59 GAA and a .917 save percentage this season. He has allowed two goals or less in seven of his last eight starts.
The Blues are hoping that Binnington can continue his strong play and help them to a victory over their longtime rivals.
Key Matchup: Binnington vs. Price
The key matchup in Thursday's game will be between Binnington and Canadiens goaltender Carey Price. Price is a seven-time All-Star and has won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender three times.
Price has a 16-12-3 record with a 2.70 GAA and a .914 save percentage this season. He has allowed three or more goals in four of his last five starts.
Binnington and Price are two of the most talented goaltenders in the NHL. The matchup between them could be the deciding factor in Thursday's game.
X-Factor: Blues' Power Play
The Blues' power play has been clicking of late. They have scored power-play goals in four of their last five games.
The Blues' power play is led by David Perron, who has five power-play goals this season. Brayden Schenn and Vladimir Tarasenko also have four power-play goals each.
The Canadiens' penalty kill has been struggling lately. They have allowed power-play goals in four of their last five games.
If the Blues can continue to generate power-play opportunities and convert on them, they will have a good chance of winning Thursday's game.