St Louis Blues News

Binnington did not make his first start until January 7th. At that time, the Blues were 29th in the NHL at 16-19-4. After that point, Binning led the NHL in wins (24), second in GAA (1.83) and sixth in SV% (.930) and the Blues were the best team in hockey, going 29-9-5. The 25-year-old obviously has no playoff experience but has been one of the best goalies in the NHL over the last three and a half months, giving the Blues a great chance of pulling off a first round upset.

Buchnevich was originally listed as questionable for tonight’s game after missing Monday’s game wth an undisclosed ailment. However, he is on the ice for warmups and will look to stay hot tonight vs. the Senators—he is on six-game point streak, scoring four goals with four assists over that stretch.

Buchnevich missed Monday’s game in New Jersey and is questionable to play vs. the Senators. Buchnevich took part in the morning skate but remains a question mark, so Brendan Smith is expected to dress as a forward.