A Blues trademark since Jim Montgomery took over behind the bench in later November has been improved defense, which we notedagain on Sunday in the 3-2 win over the Rangers. Indeed, St Louis ranks high in almost every defensive metric since Montgomery came aboard, and tonight likely goes back to goalie Jordan Binnington after Joel Hofer won for the fourth straight time on Sunday. Keep in mind that Binnington recently blanked the Devils 3-0 at the Rock on November 27 in his first start for Montgomery. Binnington will have to go some tonight, however, to outduel New Jersey's Jacob Markstrom, who has a 1.39 GAA and .934 saves in five December starts. Play Devils-Blues "Under"