Binnington allowed three goals on 20 shots in the Blues loss to the Stars on Saturday. It was a rare bad game for Binnington, who leads the NHL in GAA (1.68) and SV% (.933) through 19 starts and two relief appearances. Being one of the NHL’s hottest goaltenders and having a matchup with a Ducks team that has just seven wins in their last 32 games, makes Binnington one of the best options on Wednesday.
Krug missed overtime in St. Louis on Saturday but will play Tuesday vs. the Sharks. Krug has had an outstanding season, scoring six goals with 37 assists (43 points) in 51 games this season.
Binnington allowed three goals on 23 shots in the Blues win over the Devils on Tuesday. Binning won has won six straight games with a 1.65 GAA, .930 SV% and one shutout. The 25-year-old has been outstanding for the Blues, going 10-1-1 with a 1.82 GAA and .927 SV% in his first 12 starts and two relief appearance. He is a must-start tonight in Arizona.
Binnington allowed two goals on 31 shots in the Blues win over the Predators on Saturday. Binnington extended his personal winning streak to five games and is tied for the NHL lead in wins (9), second in GAA (1.54) and fourth in SV% (.939 SV%) in his last 11 games. Binnington has been one of the best goalies in the NHL over the last month and a half and is a great option tonight vs. the Devils.
Binnington stopped 22 of 24 shots in the Blues win in Florida on Tuesday. Binning has won three straight and is 7-1-1 with a 1.67 GAA, .931 SV% and one shutout in his last nine games. Despite his extremely impressive month of play, Binnington draws a horrible matchup tonight in Tampa Bay.
Binnington allowed two goals on 20 shots in the Blues win in Columbus on Saturday. Binnington has taken over as the Blues’ No.1 netminder and comes into Tuesday’s game at 6-1-1 with a 1.63 GAA, .933 SV% and one shutout in his last eight starts. The 25-year-old has been solid on the road as well, going 4-1-1 with a 1.67 GAA, .925 SV% and one shutout.
Thomas returns to the lineup after a seven-game absence, replacing Sammy Blais, who is back in the AHL. Thomas has 14 points (5G / 9A) in 37 games this season.
Binnington stopped 12 of 13 shots in the Blues 5-1 win over the Ducks on January 23rd. It was about as easy of a win as Binnington will have in his NHL career and saw him finish January at 5-1-1 with a 1.57 GAA, .936 SV% and one shutout. Tonight he sees a Blue Jackets team that has lost four in a row while scoring just 2.25 goals per game.
Buchnevich has struggled this season and has just three goals and one assist in his last 16 games. Buchnevich will be replaced but Brendan Smith, who will serve as the Rangers’ seventh defenseman.
Binnington stopped 28 of 30 shots in the Blues win over the Senators on Saturday. Binnington has been outstanding in his last five outings, going 4-0-1 with a 1.19 GAA, .954 SV% and one shutout. He has a good chance to stay hot against a Kings team that ranks last in the NHL in goal-scoring (2.22 GF/pg) and losers of six of their last nine (3-5-1).
