Allen entered Game 3 in the third period, saving two of two shots during Thursday's 3-0 loss to San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Brian Elliott struggled for a second consecutive outing, which left coach Ken Hitchcock no choice but to bench the starting netminder. After the damage had been done, Allen wasn't tested in 8:33 of ice time, but one has to wonder if the 25-year-old will be looked upon if Elliott's struggles continue. It would be wise to take a wait-and-see approach with the 2008 second-round pick, who sported a 2.35 GAA and .920 save percentage during the regular season.