Allen saved 25 of 26 shots in a 3-1 win over the Oilers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was 2:09 away from a shutout when Devin Shore spoiled the shutout bid with a shorthanded goal. Other than that, Allen was excellent in his first game with the Canadiens. He had a 2.15 GAA and a .927 save percentage in a backup role for the Blues last year, and behind what seems to be a sturdy Montreal defense, Allen could have a strong year. He'll likely start one of the next three games as the Canadiens continue their road trip in Vancouver with contests Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Allen will tend the road twine in Monday's game against the Oilers, John Lu of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was outstanding as Jordan Binnington's backup in St. Louis last season, posting a .927 save percentage and a 2.15 GAA to complement a 12-6-3 record. The 30-year-old should be due for a handful of spot starts this year behind Carey Price, and he'll make his Canadiens debut Monday. The Oilers managed to score just one goal on the Canadiens in Saturday's loss.

Canadiens goalie coach Stephane Waite projects Allen to play 30 games if the NHL has a regular 82-game schedule, Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

With an 82-game schedule looking unlikely, the Habs expect Allen to start somewhere between 35 and 40 percent of the games. The goal is to give the 33-year-old Carey Price plenty of rest, "His body is slower to recover between games," Waite said. "Carey wants to play every game, but he's going to appreciate playing a little less for quality starts. He won't have to cut corners to save his body." The benefits of a well-rested Price, who played a league-high 58 games during the regular season before it was suspended, was on display in the playoffs.

Allen penned a two-year, $5.75 million contract extension with Montreal on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Allen will make $4.35 million this season before seeing his AAV drop once his extension kicks in. The 30-year-old backstop will serve as the No. 2 option behind Carey Price but could log upwards of 30 games in 2020-21 if the league does move forward with a condensed schedule.

The Blues traded Allen and a 2022 seventh-round pick to the Canadiens on Wednesday in exchange for 2020 third- and seventh-round picks.

EDGE Analysis

Allen should take over as the No. 2 option in goal behind Carey Price for at least the 2020-21 campaign, after which Allen will become an unrestricted free agent. With more and more teams trying to cut down on the workloads for their starting netminders, Allen could see action in upwards of 20-to-25 games next season, though it would almost certainly take an injury for him to supplant Price atop the depth chart.

Allen allowed a goal on six shots in relief of Jordan Binnington during Friday's 6-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 6.

EDGE Analysis

Binnington would ultimately take the loss Friday after allowing the Canucks to build a 4-0 lead. Allen didn't let it get any worse, but his teammates failed to stage a comeback. Both goalies have one year remaining on their contracts before reaching unrestricted free agency. As such, Allen will likely be competing with Binnington for the starting job in training camp ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.

Allen will be the backup to Jordan Binnington in Friday's Game 6 against the Canucks, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen had started three straight games versus the Canucks, but after he allowed four goals on 30 shots in Game 5, head coach Craig Berube decided to give Binnington the nod for Game 6. Should Binnington falter, Allen could make a relief appearance in goal.

Allen yielded four goals on 30 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Canucks in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Allen had a 3-1 lead to work with in the second period, but three unanswered goals from the Canucks stuck him with the loss. The 30-year-old had allowed four goals combined in his previous three outings. With the Blues' season hanging in the balance in Friday's Game 6, it's unknown if head coach Craig Berube will stick with Allen or turn back to Jordan Binnington.

Allen led the Blues onto the ice and will start Game 5 versus the Canucks on Wednesday, Thomas Drance of The Athletic Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Allen has been admirable in the last two games, allowing just three goals on a combined 64 shots. He won both appearances, which has helped the Blues tie the series at 2. Allen will look to keep the momentum going Wednesday in a pivotal Game 5.

Allen stopped 22 of 23 shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Canucks in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Allen was trusted with back-to-back starts, and he once again delivered the goods with his second straight win. Allen has allowed just three goals on 64 shots in those two appearances. The 30-year-old's strong play of late may have given him the edge over Jordan Binnington. A pivotal Game 5 awaits on Wednesday, and it seems likely Allen will get the nod for that contest.