Allen stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) to snap a two-game losing streak as he beat Edmonton in his previous start on Sunday. The 32-year-old has done well to help the Canadiens improve their final draft pick position, with his 11-17-2 record, 3.53 GAA and .892 SV%. He will face the Chicago Blackhawks, who have lost three of their last four games and are second last in the NHL in both shots (26.7) and goals (2.45) per game.
Kallgren has a 5-4-2 record, 3.29 GAA and .878 SV% with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) and has been recalled to the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday. This is the 26-year-olds second stint with the big club, going 3-2-4 with a 2.67 GAA and .898 SV% across 10 games his last time with the Maple Leafs.
Hughes was having a phenomenal season with 35 goals, 67 points, 229 SOG, and a +15 plus/minus through 50 games played but will miss weeks due to an upper-body injury. It is an unfortunate loss for the fourth year star as he has never played more than 61 games in a season in his career.
Hughes was unable to practice for the second straight day, as is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. "We'll see how it goes," according to head coach Lindy Ruff, so consider Hughes questionable to play Thursday vs. the Kraken.
Allen allowed four goals on 42 shots (.905 SV%) as he returned from injury and picked up his eighth loss in nine games as he was defeated by Detroit last start. The 32-year-old has battled the puck all season long leading to a 10-16-2 record, 3.53 GAA and .893 SV%. He takes on the Ottawa Senators, who have won their last three games and are fifth in the NHL in shots per game (33.7).
Kovacevic has a goal, five assists, 48 SOG, and 20 PIMs across 44 games played but will be a healthy scratch Thursday as Montreal takes on Detroit. He will be replaced by Chris Wideman in the Canadiens' lineup.
Allen allowed four goals on 22 shots (.818) but snapped a seven-game losing streak with a victory over St. Louis in his previous start. The 32-year-old has struggled while starting all season, with his 10-16-1 record, 3.52 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who won their last game 3-2 over San Jose in overtime but are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (3.04).
Allen allowed four goals on 22 shots (.818) but snapped a seven-game losing streak with a victory over St. Louis in his previous start. The 32-year-old has struggled while starting all season, with his 10-16-1 record, 3.52 GAA and .892 SV%. He takes on the Detroit Red Wings, who won their last game 3-2 over San Jose in overtime but are 21st in the NHL in goals per game (3.04).
Allen has not played since January 7th due to an upper-body injury and missed the last week as he was on the mend. The 32-year-old Canadiens' starter has been very weak this season, with his 10-16-1 record, 3.52 GAA and .892 SV% prior to his injury.
Allen has not played since January 7th due to an upper-body injury and will miss at least one more week as he is on the mend. The 32-year-old Canadiens' starter has been very weak this season, with his 10-16-1 record, 3.52 GAA and .892 SV% prior to his injury.
Rittich allowed four goals on 38 shots (.895 SV%) for his third win in five starts as he beat Vancouver his last time starting. The Jets' backup has been serviceable this season, with his 6-4-0 record, 2.75 GAA and .905 SV%. He will face the up-and-down Pittsburgh Penguins, who have won their last two games after losing six straight prior.
