Jake Allen G NJ Fri 1/5/24 10:41 AM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen stopped 32 of 37 shots in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Buffalo also added an empty-net goal. Allen wasn't exactly sharp, but the first two Sabres tallies came on power plays and the Montreal defense didn't put up much of a fight in the third period as the game got out of hand. Allen has only one win since the beginning of November, posting a brutal 1-8-1 record with a 3.93 GAA and .885 save percentage over his last 10 outings -- he isn't doing much to boost his trade value.
Jake Allen G NJ Thu 1/4/24 11:39 AM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen will be between the pipes versus the Sabres at home Thursday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen has just one win in the club's last nine contests, posting a 1-7-1 record, 3.80 GAA and .887 save percentage over that stretch. Samuel Montembeault continues to see the majority of the starts for the Canadiens, but the 33-year-old Allen figures to get plenty of opportunities, especially if the team opts to trade him before the deadline.
Jake Allen G NJ Sun 12/31/23 1:24 AM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen made 22 saves in a 4-1 loss to the Panthers on Saturday. He allowed three goals.
EDGE Analysis
The Habs played a solid defensive game Saturday, but Eetu Luostarinen found a way to drive through and notch two power-play goals. The game was actually tighter than the score indicates, thanks to Allen. Luostarinen pushed the kitties into the lead at 7:34 of the third, and Carter Verhaeghe's 3-1 insurance goal didn't come until 15:26. The Habs use a three-headed goalie group, so Allen doesn't get consistent playing time. And it shows. Since the start of November, he is 1-7-1, and overall, Allen has a 3.40 GAA and .903 save percentage. He's a tough activation.
Jake Allen G NJ Fri 12/29/23 1:30 PM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen will tend the twine on the road against the Panthers on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Allen will be making his fourth start in December, having gone 1-1-1 with a 2.99 GAA in his last three contests. The Habs continue to rotate through all three netminders with Sam Montembeault taking the majority of the workload and likely facing the Lightning on Sunday. Without consistent starts, Allen won't offer more than mid-range fantasy value.
Jake Allen G NJ Tue 12/19/23 12:15 AM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Winnipeg on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Allen earned his first win since Oct. 28 after posting a 0-6-1 record, 4.22 GAA and .881 save percentage over his previous seven appearances. That's dragged down Allen's numbers -- he has a 4-6-2 record with a 3.43 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 12 contests this season. Perhaps besting Winnipeg will mark a turning point for Allen, but the Canadiens also have Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau on their roster, which makes the competition for starts fierce. As a result, Allen has appeared in just five of Montreal's last 16 games.
Jake Allen G NJ Mon 12/18/23 11:47 AM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen will guard the crease versus Winnipeg on the road Monday, Marc Denis of RDS reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen is mired in a seven-game winless streak, going 0-6-1 with a 4.22 GAA over that stretch. Having said that, the netminder's last win came against the Jets on Oct. 28 when he gave up three goals on 45 shots. With the Habs keeping three goalies on the 23-man roster, Allen figures to continue to see limited starts this season, and the results so far have led to minimal fantasy value for the veteran.
Jake Allen G NJ Mon 12/11/23 6:14 PM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen stopped 30 of 32 shots while taking a 2-1 loss to the Predators on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Allen played well but lost his seventh consecutive game. Sunday's outing was his best of the stretch -- he entered the contest with a 4.63 GAA and .871 save percentage over the first six losses. The Canadiens continue to roll with a three-goalie rotation, which may not be helpful for a slumping netminder. Neither is the anemic Montreal offense, which has scored 14 goals to support Allen during his losing streak.
Jake Allen G NJ Sun 12/10/23 4:15 PM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen will face the Predators at home Sunday, Eric Engels of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen is stuck in a brutal rut, going 0-5-1 with an .871 save percentage over his last six appearances. Sunday will be his first outing since Dec. 2, as Montreal has gone with a combination of Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau since Allen last manned the crease. For the season, Allen is 3-5-2 with an .898 save percentage.
Jake Allen G NJ Sun 12/3/23 2:07 AM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen made 28 saves in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Red Wings on Saturday
EDGE Analysis
It was his sixth straight loss, dating back to October. Allen keeps trying to carry his team, but to no avail. Watch for trade rumbles to start now that Sam Montembeault has inked a contract extension. A change of scenery may be good for him.
Jake Allen G NJ Sat 12/2/23 10:28 AM
Jake Allen
G NJ
Allen will be between the home pipes versus Detroit on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Allen has started only once in the last five games, giving up four goals on 30 shots in a loss to LA on Nov. 25. Allen is 3-5-0 with a 3.59 GAA and .903 save percentage. The Red Wings have been an offensive juggernaut this season, as they are fourth in NHL scoring with 81 goals.