Binnington stopped all 14 shots that he faced in the Blues shutout win over the Coyotes on Thursday. Binnington has posted back-to-back shutouts but he's only had to stop 31 shots to do so. He'll look to make it three in a row tonight in Minnesota. In his first start vs. the Wild, Binnington stopped 35 of 36 shots in a 2-1 win (Oct.30).
Sundqvist has missed the last six games with a lower-body injury but will travel on their upcoming road trip, however, it's unknown whether he will play.
After a solid rookie season, Joseph struggled in his first 34 NHL games this season. Since going down to Syracuse, the 23-year-old has scored five goals with nine assists (14 points) in 20 AHL games.
Binnington allowed three goals on 24 shots in the Blues loss to the Jets on Thursday. Binnington has now given up at least three goals in six straight starts, going 2-3-1 with a 3.68 GAA and .860 SV% over that stretch. In his first start vs. the Stars, Binnington allowed two goals on 29 shots in a 3-2 win (Oct.5).
Binnington allowed three goals on 28 shots in the Blues win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday. Binnington recorded his 24th win of the season but has now given up three-plus goals in five consecutive starts. The second-year netminder is now 16-3-4 with a 2.23 GAA, .921 SV% and one shutout on home ice this season and is 2-1-0 with a 2.64 GAA and .907 SV% in three games vs. the Jets.
Binnington allowed three goals one 31 shots in the Blues loss in Winnipeg on Saturday. Binnington has given up at least three goals in four straight starts, going 1-2-1 with a 4.02 GAA and .847 SV%. Tonight he faces a Hurricanes team that is on a four-game losing streak on the road while being outscored 18-to-11.
Sundqvist suffered a lower-body injury on Monday and will miss at least two more games after being moved to IR on Wednesday. Sammy Blais returned to the lineup on Tuesday to replace Sundqvist.