Allen stopped 26 of 27 shots in Saturday's 6-1 win over Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran netminder gave up a Dylan Larkin power-play goal 5:25 into the first period but shut it down the rest of the way, backstopping the Canadiens to their first victory after opening the year with five straight losses. Allen has started five of Montreal's first six games, posting a 3.07 GAA and .905 save percentage. Look for him to be back between the pipes Tuesday in Seattle.

Allen will guard the home cage during Saturday's matchup with Detroit, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has struggled mightily early on this season, going 0-4-0 while posting a sub-par 3.06 GAA and .891 save percentage. He'll attempt to secure his first win of the campaign in a home matchup with a Red Wings team coming off a 3-0 loss to the Flames on Thursday.

Allen allowed three goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to Carolina. The Hurricanes' fourth goal was scored into an empty net.

EDGE Analysis

Allen hasn't received more than one goal of support in any of his four starts this season, though he's also played his part in his 0-4 record with a subpar 3.06 GAA and .891 save percentage. Despite being tied for the most games played (five), Montreal's the only team in the league that's still without a point in the standings, so this looks like the beginning of a forgettable season for Allen and the Canadiens.

Allen will defend the home goal Thursday versus the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has lost all three of his starts this season, allowing nine goals on 78 shots for an .885 save percentage. The 31-year-old's job isn't expected to get any easier against an undefeated Hurricanes team that's scored nine goals through two contests.

Allen made 20 saves in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Montreal's inability to solve Adin Hill in the other crease gave Allen no margin for error, but the 31-year-old netminder played poorly enough to earn the loss all on his own, as he coughed up two goals in the first 3:36 of the first period. Allen is now 0-3 to begin the season with a 3.05 GAA and .885 save percentage in his first three starts, and the Habs may not be able to rely on him to handle the No. 1 job while Carey Price (knee/personal) is away from the team.

Allen will defend the blue paint during Tuesday's home game versus the Sharks, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has played well early on this season, registering a 2.05 GAA and a .925 save percentage through two starts, but he's gone 0-2-0 over that span due to weak goal support from his teammates. The 31-year-old netminder will try to secure his first victory of the year in a home matchup with a San Jose squad that won its season opener versus Winnipeg 4-3 on Saturday.

Allen did not practice with teammates Monday but is expected to start Tuesday against the Sharks, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has been strong over his first two starts but has received little offensive support. He has a 2.05 GAA and a .925 save percentage, while Montreal's offense scored two goals for him. With no back-to-backs until the end of the month, Allen could be in the cage for the next six games.

Allen made 21 saves in a 3-1 loss to the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He allowed two goals. The first was a deflection off a Ranger skate and then Allen's teammate's skate; the second was on a 2-on-1. The Canadiens have dropped three straight and are on their longest losing streak to open a season since 1995-96 when they lost their first five. Allen is a tough activation right now. Consider other options.

Allen will start in goal Saturday night against the Rangers, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen gets the nod in Montreal's home opener. Last season's backup goalie should be much busier this season with Carey Price (knee) sidelined and away from the team on personal leave. With no back-to-back games until the end of the month, Allen could start the next six games. Allen was sharp in the season-opening 2-1 loss to Toronto.

Allen turned aside 28 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Allen drew the opening-night start with Carey Price (personal) away from the team and turned in a solid effort. Pierre Engvall's power-play goal in the first period beat him through a screen, and William Nylander potted the go-ahead tally off a rush 76 seconds into the final frame, the only shots to elude Allen. The 31-year-old Allen appeared in 29 games (27 starts) in 2020-21, his first season with Montreal, and posted a 2.68 GAA and .907 save percentage.