Jordan Binnington owned up to his lackluster performance following a 7-2 defeat at the hands of the Boston Bruins in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final.
"I've got to be better," the St. Louis Blues goaltender told the assembled media, including FOX Sports Midwest, postgame Saturday after being pulled for the first time in his NHL career.
"I've got to do a better job of giving the team a chance to win," he continued. "(The Bruins) got three goals in the first (period and) that's never good. It is what it is. They're a good hockey team. We've got to get back to our game and stay focused."
Binnington gave up five goals on 19 shots and was replaced by Jake Allen after Torey Krug scored to give Boston a 5-1 lead midway through the second period.
The rookie hadn't been removed due to performance from any of his 33 regular-season games nor his 21 previous playoff contests this spring.
Binnington is 6-2 with a .935 save percentage in games following a loss in this postseason, according to NHL.com's Dan Rosen. The 25-year-old Calder Trophy finalist is 13-9 with a .909 save percentage in these playoffs.
The Blues will host Game 4 against the Bruins on Monday night. Boston leads the series 2-1.
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