Blues place Binnington in COVID protocol; will use emergency backup

The St. Louis Blues placed goaltender Jordan Binnington in the COVID-19 protocol on Thursday. General manager Doug Armstrong said the team will use an emergency backup goaltender against the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday night.

TSN.ca Staff

Jordan Binnington , Getty Images

The St. Louis Blues placed goaltender Jordan Binnington in the COVID-19 protocol on Thursday.

While the team recalled goaltender Charlie Lindgren from the AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds, he won't be on their roster until Friday. General manager Doug Armstrong said the team will use an emergency backup goaltender against the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday night.

Lindgren has been recalled, but won't be on the roster until tomorrow. The Blues will use an emergency goalie tonight from Tampa Bay. #stlblues
— Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) December 2, 2021

Binnington, 28, has a 8-5-3 record with a 2.80 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage in 16 starts this season.

Lindgren, 27, has an 8-1-1 record with the Thunderbirds this season, posting a 2.16 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage.

Jordan Binnington has been placed on COVID-19 protocols. Charlie Lindgren has been recalled from Springfield. https://t.co/kgd3WPjorP
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) December 2, 2021

The Blues are second in the Central Division with a 12-7-3 record.

NHL

Mark Masters

Salim Valji

Rick Westhead

NHL

ST. LOUIS BLUES

Blues place Binnington in COVID protocol; will use emergency backup

The St. Louis Blues placed goaltender Jordan Binnington in the COVID-19 protocol on Thursday. General manager Doug Armstrong said the team will use an emergency backup goaltender against the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday night.