Blues go back to Binnington for Game 6 vs. Canucks

The St. Louis Blues are turning to the goaltender who helped them win the Stanley Cup last year as they look to stave off elimination against the Vancouver Canucks.

Jordan Binnington is the Blues' starter for Game 6, the club confirmed before puck drop Friday night.

Jake Allen, St. Louis' regular-season backup, started the previous three contests in the series, earning victories with solid play in Games 3 and 4. But he allowed four goals on 30 shots during a 4-3 defeat in Game 5 on Wednesday.

He took the reins from Binnington, who gave up nine goals on 47 shots over the first two contests for an .809 save percentage.

Binnington went 30-13-7 with a .912 save percentage and 3.31 goals saved above average during the regular season.