CRAIG BERUBE'S NIGHTMARE RETURNS! Blues Crush Maple Leafs in Epic Revenge Match

Jordan Binnington was on fire as the St. Louis Blues dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Thursday night, spoiling what was supposed to be a triumphant return for Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube. Berube, who was fired by the Blues in December, had a lot to prove in his first game against his former team, but it was not meant to be.

The game started off on a high note for the Blues, with Dylan Holloway scoring his first goal of the game just minutes into the first period. The Maple Leafs tried to mount a comeback, but Binnington was unstoppable, making save after save to keep the Blues ahead.

The second period was much of the same, with Holloway scoring his second goal of the game and the Blues adding two more to take a commanding 4-0 lead. The Maple Leafs finally managed to get on the board with a goal late in the period, but it was too little, too late.

The third period was a mere formality, with the Blues adding one more goal to seal the deal and hand the Maple Leafs a crushing 5-1 defeat. Berube's return to St. Louis was not the victorious one he was hoping for, and the Blues made sure to rub it in his face.

Binnington's 40 saves were the story of the game, as he single-handedly kept the Maple Leafs from getting back into the game. Holloway's two goals were the icing on the cake, and the Blues' impressive team effort made for a dominating performance.

For the Maple Leafs, the loss was a tough one to swallow, and it's clear that they still have a lot to work on. Berube's return may have been a distraction, but it's not an excuse for the lackluster performance they put on the ice. The Blues, on the other hand, are riding high and looking like a team on a mission.

The win was a big one for the Blues, and it sends a clear message to the rest of the league: they're not to be underestimated. With Binnington between the pipes and Holloway leading the charge, this team is capable of great things. As for Berube and the Maple Leafs, they'll have to regroup and try to move on from this tough loss.