Allen (upper body) made 38 saves in a 4-3 overtime loss to Detroit on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

It was his first start since January 7. He missed eight games with a lower-body injury. Even with Sam Montembeault performing well over the last few weeks, Allen is the Habs' starter and will continue to carry the proverbial mail for the team.

Allen (upper body) will defend the blue paint during Thursday's home game versus the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Allen will be making his first start since Jan. 7, when he stopped 18 of 22 shots en route to a 5-4 victory over St. Louis. He'll try to pick up his 11th win of the year in a home matchup with a Detroit team that's gone 8-8-5 on the road this season.

Allen (upper body) was cleared to return to game action Wednesday, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens sent Cayden Primeau back to AHL Laval, so Allen could play as soon as Thursday against Detroit. At the very least, he'll be the backup on the bench to Sam Montembeault, who has shined while Allen's been unavailable. Montembeault may get the start Thursday, but it would benefit the team for Allen to make at least one start before the Canadiens go on a 10-day break beginning Feb. 1. After facing Detroit, Montreal has games against Ottawa on Saturday (away) and next Tuesday (home).

Allen (upper body) was on the ice at Monday's practice, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen joined the other two goalie, Sam Montembeault and Cayden Primeau. That could be interpreted as a sign he's close to returning, but it's unlikely that return will come Tuesday against Boston. In Allen's absence, Montembeault has played like a No. 1 tender, posting a 4-3 record with a 2.56 goals-against average and .934 save percentage.

Allen (upper body) will be sidelined for a minimum of one week.

EDGE Analysis

With Allen on the shelf, look for Sam Montembeault to operate as the Canadiens' No. 1 netminder for the foreseeable future. Allen, who's gone 10-16-1 while posting a 3.52 GAA and an .892 save percentage this season, hasn't played since Jan. 7 against St. Louis due to his upper-body issue.

Allen (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus Winnipeg, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens will have Sam Montembeault between the pipes again and Cayden Primeau will be the backup. It's unclear when Allen will be available to return. He last played Jan. 7 versus St. Louis.

Allen (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus the Islanders, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear at this time if Allen will be available for Sunday's contest versus the Rangers. Sam Montembeault will be backed up by Cayden Primeau on Saturday against the Islanders. Allen has a 10-16-1 record this season with a 3.52 GAA and an .892 save percentage.

Allen (upper body) was back on the ice Wednesday but worked out away from teammates on a separate sheet of ice, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears that Allen is not yet 100 percent, which likely means Sam Montembeault will guard the net Thursday against Nashville. Cayden Primeau remained with the team Wednesday, another signal that Allen isn't ready to return.

Allen will miss Monday's clash with Seattle due to an upper-body injury.

EDGE Analysis

With Allen on the shelf, the Habs called up Cayden Primeau from the minors to serve as the No. 2 behind Sam Montembeault on Monday. The 32-year-old Allen was labeled day-to-day by the team, so he may not miss any significant time. Still, while Allen is on the shelf, Montembeault figures to see the bulk of the workload.

Allen made 18 saves in a 5-4 win over St. Louis on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The win ended a 0-6-1 skid for both Allen and the Canadiens. Allen is 2-1-0 in three starts against the Blues after playing his first seven NHL seasons (2012-20) for them. He lifted Lord Stanley with St. Louis in 2019 and ranks second in its history with 148 wins (Mike Liut, 151) and 21 shutouts (Brian Elliott, 25).