Coach Ken Hitchcock indicated after Thursday's Game 1 that Allen will be in net again for Game 2 against the Wild, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports. Allen was praised by Hitchcock following Monday's game, with the coach saying his play was "great." The netminder finished the contest with 25 saves on 27 shots, but it wasn't enough as the Blues fell 4-2. It appears he may be the favorite to start moving forward, but Brian Elliott is also available should Allen falter.