Allen (leg) returned to practice Tuesday and will be ready to start between the pipes Wednesday when te Blues travel to open the season in Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Allen injured his leg in Saturday's preseason contest and didn't practice Monday but the Blues and fantasy owners can both breathe a sigh of relief, as the netminder returned to the cage during Tuesday's session. St. Louis shipped veteran Brian Elliott to Calgary in the offseason, opening Allen to a heavy workload this season. He also shouldn't have to look over his shoulder with Carter Hutton being the top replacement option in the crease.