NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jordan Binnington stopped 32 shots for his 16th career shutout and set a St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd win. Louis as the Blues beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Binnington’s record-tying streak came in the 298th game of his NHL career and extended his streak. Mike Liut.
Dylan Holloway had two goals and Robert Thomas scored nine seconds into the game for the Blues. Justin Faulk, Pavel Buchnevich, Brandon Saad a Jake Neighbors assists recorded.
St. Louis scored all the goals in the first period. After entering the middle, the Blues were outscored 23:12 in the opening period.
Jacob Markstromappearing in his 500th career game, stopped 15 shots as New Jersey outshot the Blues 32-18.
New Jersey managed only seven shots on three power play chances.
The Devils were without forward Tim Meier, who was suspended for one game for cross-checking a Nashville Predators forward. Zachary L’Heureux face off in Monday’s 5-2 win.
Takeaways
Blues: St. St. Louis has been a rebuilding team since Jim Montgomery took over as head coach on Monday after being fired by Boston five days ago. The Blues have won two straight after losing nine of their previous 11.
Devils: New Jersey is 10-4 in their last 14 games, with all four losses being shutouts.
A key moment
Thomas’ goal nine seconds into the game is the fastest opening goal by any team this season.
Key statistics
St. Louis blocked 24 shots, including six by defenseman Ryan Suter, to help preserve his second shutout of the season.
Next
The Blues host Philadelphia on Saturday before embarking on a four-game road trip. The Devils visit Detroit on Friday for their third game in five days.