Allen will defend the blue paint during Wednesday's road game against the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Allen struggled in his last start Saturday against Tampa Bay, surrendering five goals on just 27 shots en route to a 5-1 defeat. He'll try to snap his personal two-game losing streak in a road matchup with a Colorado team that's only averaging 2.87 goals per game at home this year, 25th in the NHL.

Allen made 22 saves in a 5-1 loss to the Lightning on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It was a case of David and Goliath with these two teams, but there was little hope for the former in this game. Allen's record dropped to 9-12-0 in 21 starts with a 3.33 GAA and .897 save percentage. He's now dropped two straight games.

Allen will handle the home crease against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen lost his last start Thursday, giving up three goals on 30 shots in a 5-2 loss to Anaheim. Allen is 9-11-0 with a 3.25 GAA and a .901 save percentage. He'll enter a tough matchup with the Lightning, who are third in the Atlantic Division standings and are tied for third in the NHL with 105 goals.

Allen stopped 27 of 30 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Allen allowed a pair of goals in 28 seconds late in the first period to put Montreal in a 2-0 hole. Cole Caufield tied the game with two goals in the third before John Klingberg would score the eventual winner for Anaheim later in the frame. It was a decent showing for Allen despite the loss. He's allowed three goals or fewer in his last four starts despite facing more than 30 shots in each. The 32-year-old netminder is now 9-11-0 with a .901 save percentage on the year.

Allen will guard the home goal versus the Ducks on Thursday, per Hockey 360.

EDGE Analysis

Allen will get the second half of a back-to-back after Sam Montembeault played Wednesday versus the Senators. This will be an excellent matchup for Allen against one of the weakest offenses in the league. He's gone 3-3-0 with a 2.49 GAA and a .922 save percentage in his last six outings.

Allen stopped 34 of 45 shots in Monday's 2-1 shootout victory over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was sharp in the winning effort, allowing just a power-play goal to Jonathan Huberdeau in the second period en route to a Montreal victory. It's been an up-and-down season for the 32-year-old netminder, as he's often tasked with facing a high volume of shots behind a young Canadiens defense. With Monday's win, Allen improves to 9-10-0 with a .901 save percentage.

Allen will start Monday's home game against Calgary, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen surrendered three goals on 34 shots in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Los Angeles on Saturday. He has a record of 8-10-0 this season with a 3.40 GAA and an .896 save percentage. Allen made 45 saves in a 2-1 win over the Flames on Dec. 1.

Allen made 31 saves in a 4-2 loss to the Kings on Saturday. He allowed three goals.

EDGE Analysis

Los Angeles held a 16-5 advantage in shots in the first and Allen did his best. He allowed two goals in a 19-second span, but then settled into a groove until the third period when Alexander Edler extended the lead to 3-0 at 9:12. The Habs did get a couple goals back later in the third, but it wasn't enough. Allen is 5-5-0 in his last 10 starts, and has allowed three or more goals in seven of those starts.

Allen will be between the home pipes against LA on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was strong Tuesday as he turned aside 31 shots in a 4-2 win in Seattle. Overall, Allen is 8-9-0 with a 3.42 GAA and an .895 save percentage. He will face the Kings, who were shut out in Toronto on Thursday but are still tied for sixth in goals with 97.

Allen stopped 31 of 33 shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has now alternated wins and losses over his last four starts. This was a solid one, as the Kraken outshot the Canadiens 33-16, with Allen's goaltending being a difference-maker. He's up to 8-9-0 with a 3.42 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 17 outings. The 32-year-old should continue to see most of the starts for Montreal, though he's been relatively inconsistent compared to many primary starters.