Allen will get the starting nod Thursday against the Predators, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen continues to play well, earning wins in three of his last four starts. He has compiled a 14-7-2 record this season with a .925 save percentage and 2.11 GAA. He will matchup with a Nashville team that he had his most impressive performance of the season against, stopping all 45 of their shots for a shutout win on Nov. 7. The Predators have been in a tailspin recently, winning just four of their last 14 contests.