Allen was named the home starter for Friday's game against the Ducks, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen, who has an active four-game winning streak, is set to face a tough Ducks team that has quacked their way to a 8-1-1 record over the last 10 games. Blues fan or not, you've got to respect Allen's success in front of the home crowd, as he's posted a 12-8-1 record, 1.98 GAA and .925 save percentage in St. Louis this season.