Jake Allen
St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington, right, makes a save on a shot by Colorado Avalanche's Conor Timmins (22) as Blues' Niko Mikkola (77) defends during the second period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Sunday, May 23, 2021, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Blues bound for change after 'embarrassing' 1st-round sweep

By Stephen Whyno May. 24, 2021 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 26, 2019, file photo, Rouyn-Noranda Huskies' William Cyr, center, celebrates with teammates after a win over the Halifax Mooseheads to win the Memorial Cup hockey championship in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Memorial Cup championship for the Canadian Hockey League was canceled for a second consecutive year because of the pandemic. The Ontario Hockey League on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, abandoned its plans to hold a season, a move that complicates the evaluation of many players eligible for the 2021 NHL draft. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Dent in the pipeline: NHL draft-eligible players take a hit

By Stephen Whyno Apr. 21, 2021 02:05 AM EDT

Ottawa Senators' Josh Norris (9) looks for a pass as Montreal Canadiens' Jake Evans (71) and Victor Mete (53) defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Ottawa, Ontario. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
Canadiens shut down Senators for 4-1 win

Apr. 01, 2021 10:14 PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Most NHL teams using 2 goalies to get through pandemic play

By Larry Lage Feb. 03, 2021 02:49 AM EST

FILE - Dallas Stars right wing Corey Perry plays against the Nashville Predators in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Nashville, in this Thursday, March 5, 2020, file photo. Perry's career in the NHL has taken him to Montreal. The Canadiens signed the 2011 Hart Trophy winner and league MVP to a one-year contract at the NHL minimum of $750,000 over the weekend.(AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Gritty veteran Corey Perry ready to suit up for Canadiens

Dec. 30, 2020 03:32 PM EST

St. Louis Blues players celebrate a goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period of an NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff series, in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Defending champion Blues found trouble in bubble

Aug. 22, 2020 03:01 AM EDT