Allen will get his second start of the 2022-23 season as Montreal heads to Detroit Friday. The Canadiens netminder will hope to keep his undefeated streak alive after playing a big part in Montreal's opening night victory over rival Toronto stopping 29 of 32 shots. He faces off against another Original Six rival playing their first game of the young season.
Jake Allen will get the daunting task of taking on the high-scoring Maple Leafs Wednesday night. Allen has struggled in his two seasons since signing in Montreal as he has a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% across 62 starts while only winning 20 games. He will look to get the Canadiens out on the right foot as they try to improve on their league-worst record from 2021-22.
During his two seasons in Montreal, Allen has gone 20-23-9 with a 3.01 GAA and .906 SV% in 64 games (62 starts). With Carey Price's uncertain future, Allen gets a two-year deal to help stabilize the Canadiens' crease during their rebuild.
Allen suffered a groin injury while trying to make a save in Saturday's loss in Toronto. Sam Montembeault will serve as the Canadiens' No.1 until Carey Price is ready to make his season debut.
Allen has been sidelined by a lower-body injury since January 12th but is expected to start Thursday vs. the Stars. Prior to getting hurt, Allen had gone 5-16-2 with a 3.15 GAA and .901 SV% in 24 starts. Cayden Primeau was sent to Laval (AHL) to make room for Allen.
With Allen out for two months and Carey Price still not with the team, the Canadiens will move forward with a goaltending tandem of Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau. Don't expect to see Allen until late March.
