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Blues Blank Blackhawks

David Perron scored two goals, Jordan Binnington made 30 saves and the Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Sunday for their fourth straight win.

 

The 33-year-old Perron left St. Louis' 3-2 overtime loss at Chicago on Nov. 26 after he was hit by Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe in the first period. He was sidelined for a month before returning on Dec. 29.

 

Perron, Jordan Kyrou and Pavel Buchnevich scored during St. Louis' dominant second period, and Perron tacked on a third-period goal in the opener of a four-game trip. Brayden Schenn had two assists for St. Louis, and Binnington recorded his second shutout of the season - both against Chicago.

 

The Blues improved to 3-0-1 against the Blackhawks, closing out their season series. They also pounded Chicago in their previous meeting, winning 5-1 in St. Louis on Feb. 12.

 

Marc-Andre Fleury made 31 stops for Chicago, turning away several quality chances for St. Louis. The Blackhawks (19-27-8) lost for the fourth time in their last five games.

 

Blues F Oskar Sundqvist was held out because of a lower-body injury. He left Friday night's win against Buffalo in the first period. Dakota Joshua replaced him in the lineup.

 

Blackhawks D Jake McCabe returned to the lineup after missing Friday night's 8-5 victory over New Jersey with lower back soreness. D Calvin de Haan missed his second straight game because of a right groin strain. C Tyler Johnson could play Thursday against Edmonton. Johnson had neck surgery on Dec. 3.

 

The Blues are at the New York Rangers on Wednesday night while the Blackhawks host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.

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