Allen, who was activated off injured reserve Sunday, will be evaluated in practice Tuesday and could start in one of the back-to-back games this weekend in Nashville or Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Allen sustained a lower-body injury Jan. 8 and missed 17 games while on rehab. In that time, Brian Elliott took control of the job, surging to the top of the NHL in goals-against average (2.06) and save percentage (.931). Allen had been the clear number one goalie prior to his injury, but Elliott has made the case to be an equal partner at the very least.