Jordan Binnington secured his first shutout of the season, leading the St. Louis Blues to a 2-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Binnington's stellar performance included 25 saves, denying every scoring attempt from the Canadiens.

The Blues' offense was ignited by Jonatan Berggren, who opened the scoring midway through the first period. Otto Stenberg fed Cam Fowler, who then faked a shot, passing to Berggren in the right circle for a well-executed one-timer. Robert Thomas added to the lead with a short-handed goal in the second period, his second of the season.

Binnington's shutout was particularly impressive, considering his recent performances. He had allowed three or more goals in seven of his previous nine starts, including six in his last outing against Colorado. However, against Montreal, he was impenetrable, notably stopping all six shots during a 1:37 two-man advantage for the Canadiens, with Colton Parayko and Brayden Schenn off the ice. This performance underscores Binnington's capability to rebound and deliver under pressure.

The Blues' victory also marked a milestone for their coach, Jim Montgomery, who celebrated his 400th NHL game behind the bench.

The Canadiens' goalie, Jacob Fowler, made 17 saves in the game. The Canadiens struggled to find their rhythm offensively, unable to capitalize on their power play opportunities and ultimately falling short against a determined Blues team and a focused Binnington.

Looking ahead, the Canadiens are scheduled to play at Dallas on Sunday, while the Blues will travel to Chicago for a game on Wednesday night. This win provides a positive note for the Blues as they continue their season, with Binnington's performance offering a renewed sense of confidence in their defensive capabilities.