Jordan Binnington Stars with 40 Saves as St. Louis Blues Topple Los Angeles Kings 3-1 in Crucial Western Conference Wild-Card Race Game

Wednesday, March 13th, 2024

Jordan Binnington's outstanding performance with 40 saves led the St. Louis Blues to secure a 3-1 win against the Los Angeles Kings, an essential victory for the Western Conference wild-card race.

The goals that made the difference came from Alexey Toropchenko, Jake Neighbours, and Brandon Saad on the Blues' side, helping to close the six-point gap with Vegas, with 16 more games on their schedule.

Binnington expressed enjoyment and satisfaction with the recent games, emphasizing the significance of the win after returning home.

For the Kings, Adrian Kempe was the sole goal scorer, and goalie Cam Talbot made 27 saves. This third defeat out of five games puts their playoff hopes in jeopardy.

Binnington credited the team's solid defensive efforts for providing him the support needed for their success, hinting at the team's potential for a turnaround.

Kevin Hayes praised Binnington for his pivotal role throughout the season, while Jordan Spence pointed out shortcomings in the Kings' defense.

In a notable milestone, Pavel Buchnevich hit his 200th game with the Blues, looking ahead to their next game hosting Minnesota.

Meanwhile, the Kings are set to face off against Chicago on Friday.

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