Allen entered Wednesday's game late in the first period, turning aside 27 of 28 shots en route to a 6-5 OT win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Allen came into the game late in the first after Brian Elliott left with an undisclosed injury after allowing four goals. The Blues roared back in front of Allen to score four consecutive goals to give him his fifth victory of the season, so his owners who had him in their lineup were treated to a nice little surprise. Allen had made four straight starts prior to Wednesday, so if even if Elliott isn't forced to miss extended time, it appears that Allen has a clear leg up in the battle for starting duty in St. Louis.