Allen has not started since last Tuesday when he had his five game winning streak snapped. He should be well rested when he faces the Oilers tonight. It is a good matchup for Allen, so he should make for a good start tonight.

Enjoy your coffee! Yesterday was my twin sons, Derek & Shane, birthday and they played in a basketball tournament final game but lost. However, my son Shane hit an almost 3/4 of the length-of-the-court shot off the glass as time expired at the half. That is something that he will always remember. Happy Birthday boys! I'm so impressed how Ottawa has maintained their high level of play without its major stars. Kudos Paul MacLean! Daniel Alfredsson and Sergei Gonchar have really shown their leadership skills this year. What has happened to Tampa Bay after they did so good early on? Robin Lehner, Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen are going to be real studs in net as they gain more experience. The Minnesota Wild are starting to roll much like they did in the first half of last season. read more

Allen was fantasy gold last week. He went 3-0-0 with a 1.00 GAA, .969 SV% and one shutout. He has a tough matchup vs. the Canucks tomorrow. However given the way he has played since being recalled, he should give the Blues a chance to win.

Considering the quality of players returning from injuries, this is a great week to cash in on the waiver-wire crop available in your leagues. With the exception of Jake Allen, the rest of our recommendations have flourished in the NHL before, so don't waste time looking these guys up. The fantasy season is coming close to the end, so you need to stay on the top of your game. Good luck! 1. JOFFREY LUPUL LW- TORONTO THE FACTS: Lupul scored two goals in his first game back against Winnipeg on Saturday night.. He set a career high in points last season for Toronto with 67 (25G/42A) in 66 games.. He has missed time to injury each of the last two years. read more

Allen has been awesome since getting recalled. He is 4-0-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .933 SV% since coming up from Peoria. He has a tough matchup tomorrow against Anaheim.

Allen has been awesome since getting recalled. He is 4-0-0 with a 1.99 GAA and .933 SV% since coming up from Peoria. He has a tough matchup tomorrow against Anaheim.

Allen has won all three starts he has made since being recalled a couple of weeks ago to solidify the Blues goaltending. The 22-year-old has posted a 2.65 GAA and .913 SV% in those three starts. He has a decent matchup vs. a mediocre Coyotes team tonight.

Allen is 6-1 on the season with a 2.63 GAA and .903 SV% - outplaying last season's standout goalie tandem Halak and Elliott. No idea how long Hitch will ride the youngster but it could be safe to give up on Elliott - the lower performing goalie of the two - and hope that Halak gets reintroduced more down the stretch.

Allen has won each of his last two starts while allowing three goals in both contests. He will get the nod tonight against a Sharks team who have lost three in a row.

Allen allowed three goals on 26 shots but it was enough as the Blues poured in six goals on Mike Smith. With the win Allen is now 4-1-0 with a 2.69 GAA and .893 SV% this season. He has a decent matchup vs. an inconsistent Sharks team.