Allen (lower body) has returned to Montreal for further testing, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Canadiens have already stated that Allen will be sidelined for at least a week, but Godin is confident Montreal's top netminder will be on the shelf longer than that based on Friday's news. With Allen facing an extended absence, Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau will take over as the Habs' top-two netminders.

Allen (lower body) will be out for at least a week, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will rule Allen out for Thursday's tilt with Chicago, as well as at least Montreal's next two games. The veteran netminder was injured during Wednesday's loss to Boston. While he's out, Samuel Montembeault and Cayden Primeau will handle the goaltending duties. Per CapFriendly, Allen was also placed on injured reserve.

Allen (lower body) left Wednesday's game versus the Bruins after allowing two goals on seven shots, Fluto Shinzawa of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen appeared to get hurt on the first goal, and he quickly gave up a second before exiting the game. Samuel Montembeault replaced Allen in goal. Allen had missed the Canadiens' previous three games while in the COVID-19 protocols, and he hadn't played at all since Dec. 14. An update on his status should be available prior to Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks. If he can't suit up, the Canadiens would likely need to recall a goalie.

Allen will start Wednesday's game against Boston, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen recently cleared COVID-19 protocols and will tend the net for the first time since Dec. 14, so rust could be an issue for the goalie. Additionally, several players that were stuck in COVID-19 protocols are returning, so the players in front of Allen could exhibit rust. This will be Montreal's first game since a Jan. 1 loss to Florida.

Allen cleared COVID-19 protocols and practiced Sunday, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen will return to being Montreal's top goaltender after a two-week stint in virus protocols. He has a 3.10 GAA and .903 save percentage this season but could be rusty in his next game, likely Wednesday in Boston, as he hasn't played since Dec. 14.

The Canadiens placed Allen in COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The length of Allen's absence will depend on his ability to produce two negative test results. The 31-year-old has won just five of his 23 games this season as Montreal's primary goalie. Allen has a 3.10 GAA and .903 save percentage.

Allen and the Canadiens have had three more games postponed after the NHL suspended cross-border travel through the holiday break.

EDGE Analysis

This will be the Canadiens' fourth postponement after Saturday's originally scheduled game versus the Bruins was also scrapped. Allen has taken seven straight losses (0-6-1) entering the Canadiens' extended break. They are set to return to action Dec. 28 versus the Lightning.

Allen and the Habs will see their matchup with Boston on Saturday postponed, per the NHL's release Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With the postponement, Montreal won't be back in action until it leaves for a three-game road trip, starting with Monday's meeting with the Islanders. The 31-year-old Allen is currently mired in a seven-game losing streak during which he garnered a 3.29 GAA and .904 save percentage.

Allen allowed five goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Allen lost his seventh straight start (0-6-1), a stretch during which his teammates have produced just 10 goals. None of Tuesday's goals were softies, but after strong stretch, Allen has allowed nine tallies on 68 shots (.868 save percentage) over the last two contests. He's started eight straight games for Montreal, which doesn't have its next back-to-back set until Dec. 22 and 23.

Allen will guard the road cage during Tuesday's matchup with the Penguins, Arpon Basu of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has continued to struggle in the month of December, going 0-4-1 while posting a sub-par 3.19 GAA and .904 save percentage. The veteran netminder will try to snap his six-game losing streak in a tough road matchup with a surging Pittsburgh team that's won four straight contests.