Allen gave up four goals on 31 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

His most recent stretch of inconsistent play is emblematic of Allen's season as a whole -- over his last six starts, Allen's given up 20 goals, alternating a trio of two-goal outings with an equal number of four- or five-goal games. The 26-year-old's 2.63 GAA and .905 save percentage are career-worst marks, but it's reasonable to expect him to bounce back eventually behind a St. Louis defense that's still pretty good.