Allen will defend the road net against Dallas on Friday, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen is 9-12-1 with a 3.27 GAA and a .900 save percentage this season. He was terrific Wednesday in a 2-1 overtime loss to Colorado, stopping 34 shots. Allen will be in tough against the Stars, who are fourth in NHL scoring with 121 goals in 34 games.