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Jordan Binnington becomes the Blues’ all-time wins leader


Jordan Binnington becomes the Blues’ all-time wins leader

NEWARK, NJ – Jordan Binnington stopped 31 shots for the 16th shutout of his career and tied the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd win as the Blues defeated the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Binnington’s franchise record win came in the 298th game of his NHL career, passing Mike Liut.

Dylan Holloway scored two goals and Robert Thomas scored nine seconds into the game for the Blues. Justin Faulk, Pavel Buchnevich, Brandon Saad and Jake Neighbors recorded assists.

St. Louis scored all of its points in the first period. On Wednesday, the Blues were outscored 23-12 in the opening period.

Jacob Markstrom, appearing in his 500th career game, stopped 15 shots for New Jersey, putting the Blues ahead 32-18.

New Jersey managed just seven shots on three power play chances.

The Devils were without forward Timo Meier, who was suspended one game for checking Nashville Predators forward Zachary L’Heureux in the face during Monday’s 5-2 win.

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