Something about Wells Fargo Center that brings out the best in Jordan Binnington.
Of course it would, since his NHL career was for all intents and purposes born there on Jan. 7, 2019.
Blues player of the game vs. Flyers: Jordan Binnington (2:05)
On that night, Binnington made 25 saves in a 3-0 shutout that fueled the spark needed for that improbable run to the first Stanley Cup in St. Louis Blues franchise history.
Fast forward five years and change later to March 4, 2024 and in more spectacular fashion, Binnington saved the Blues' bacon once again.
The goalie recorded 40 saves, six of them in overtime, including one on Flyers defenseman-who-the-Blues-tried-to-make-their-defenseman-but-couldn't-acquire-him Travis Sanheim in alone with 11 seconds that gave the Blues a chance.
Sure, the post is always a friend of the goalie, but Binnington was under siege for swaths in that game when the Flyers had lengthy sustained zone pressure and the goalie was called into action.
We've called on Binnington's name a number of times this season, and Monday was no exception.
Colton Parayko was terrific in the game as well, playing a game-high 27:41 and playing his position to a tee, but no Binnington in this game, the Blues (32-26-3) don't come close to getting two points.
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