Allen allowed two goals on 36 shots (.944 SV%) for his fourth-straight loss as he was beaten by New Jersey in his previous start. The 32-year-old Canadiens' starter has struggled all season, with his 14-21-3 record, 3.31 GAA and .899 SV%. He will face the Colorado Avalanche, who won their last game 3-2 in overtime over Arizona and are sixth in the NHL in shots per game (33.4).
