Allen will defend the cage for Tuesday's matchup with Edmonton, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has lost three in a row with a 2.71 GAA and .922 save percentage and will now square off against the Oilers who are averaging 31.0 shots per game -- seventh best in the league. Last time the netminder faced Edmonton was Oct. 20 when he gave up a pair of tallies in a loss.