Jordan Binnington's rollercoaster season continues with a blowout loss and a failed attempt to pull him. After a stellar performance to start the year, with a perfect save percentage, the St. Louis Blues netminder faced a challenging night against the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite a strong start, Binnington was burned for seven goals on 35 shots, resulting in a 7-3 loss. The Blues head coach, Jim Montgomery, signaled to pull Binnington after the Blackhawks' seventh goal, but couldn't locate backup goalie Joel Hofer. This incident raises questions about the team's strategy and the handling of goalies. Binnington's record dropped to 8-11-6, with a save percentage of .871 and a 3.55 goals-against average. Despite some brilliant moments, including a shutout against the Habs and a 29-save overtime victory, Binnington has struggled with consistency. The 32-year-old's success last season, with a .900 save percentage, was mostly due to his strong finish. The team's decision to pull Binnington and the challenges faced by the Blues' goaltending situation spark interesting discussions. What do you think? Do you agree with the team's strategy or would you have handled it differently? Share your thoughts in the comments!
