In a thrilling matchup, the St. Louis Blues triumphed over the Calgary Flames with a notable performance from goalie Jordan Binnington. Binnington made 38 saves, contributing significantly to the Blues’ 3-2 victory. The win marks their third in the last five games, improving their record to 6-8-3 for the season.
Binnington’s Stellar Performance
Jordan Binnington faced relentless pressure from the Flames, who fired numerous shots at the net. Despite conceding two late goals in the second period, he was instrumental in keeping the Blues ahead. Binnington expressed satisfaction with feeling the puck and staying engaged throughout the game.
Key Players Shine
Dylan Holloway opened the scoring for the Blues at 10:59 in the first period. His power-play goal came after he tipped a shot from Justin Faulk, sending the puck past Flames goalie Dustin Wolf. Matthew Kessel doubled the lead with a wrist shot at 13:43, marking his second NHL goal after a long wait. Oskar Sundqvist contributed two assists in the game.
- Blues Players:
- Dylan Holloway – 1 goal, power-play scorer
- Matthew Kessel – 1 goal, first since April 2024
- Oskar Sundqvist – 2 assists
- Flames Players:
- Matt Coronato – 1 goal
- Rasmus Andersson – 1 goal
Flames Struggling
The Calgary Flames, now with a record of 4-12-2, faced their third consecutive loss. They battled hard but were unable to secure the win. Matt Coronato remarked on the difficulty of coming from behind and acknowledged that they fell short in the third period.
As the Blues strive to maintain their momentum, the team’s ability to capitalize on opportunities, supported by Binnington’s outstanding performance, could signal a turning point in their season.
