Allen gave up three goals on 15 shots and was pulled prior to the start of the third period Tuesday against Florida.

EDGE Analysis

After Allen allowed all three of those tallies in the final eight minutes of the second frame, Blues coach Ken Hitchcock decided to go with Brian Elliott. Allen's season ratios are still shiny, but he's been awfully inconsistent lately -- over his last nine starts, the 25-year-old's posted sub-.900 save marks six times. Elliott hasn't been so good himself, but he was perfect in relief Tuesday, and it's not inconceivable that the Blues could turn to the veteran for Friday's game against the Isles.