Jordan Binnington begins the new season within striking distance of the St. Louis Blues' all-time wins record among goaltenders. He needs just seven this year to claim it alone.

The crackling Kraken forwards fired off a pair of passes — and a fellow named Oliver Bjorkstrand was suddenly point-blank with the puck on his stick. Goalie Jordan Binnington, frantic yet composed, pushed across the crease and reached for Bjorkstrand’s shot, snagging it in his mitt. Seattle couldn’t score. Binnington’s save made sure of it.