JAKE ALLEN NEWS

Lehkonen scores 2 as Avalanche beat Canadiens 8-4

Artturi Lehkonen scored twice in Colorado’s four-goal first period, and the Avalanche beat the Montreal Canadiens 8-4

MARCH 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First player off Monday Allen was the first goalie to leave the ice Monday, Avalanche play-by-play announcer Conor McGahey reports, indicating he'll be in goal versus Colorado.

Impact Allen has lost four straight contests, posting a 0-3-1 record and 2.99 GAA in those contests. At this point, the veteran netminder could struggle to reach the 20-win mark for the fifth straight season, having last reached that mark back in 2017-18 when with the Blues.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled after surrendering six goals Allen allowed six goals on 15 shots before being pulled from Montreal's 8-4 loss to Colorado on Monday.

Impact Allen left the game early in the second period with Montreal down 6-1. Sam Montembeault stepped in, but the Canadiens couldn't climb out of the hole, and Allen was charged with the loss. The 32-year-old has a 14-22-3 record, 3.43 GAA and .895 save percentage in 39 contests in 2022-23. He's lost his last five outings while surrendering 18 goals on 151 shots in that span.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hischier leads Devils to 3-1 win over Canadiens

Nico Hischier had a goal and an assist, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Between pipes Saturday Allen will defend the home crease versus New Jersey on Saturday,

Impact Allen is 0-2-1 in his last three starts, giving up 10 goals on 100 shots. Overall, Allen is 14-20-3 with a 3.35 GAA and .898 save percentage. He will have a tough matchup versus New Jersey, who is third in the overall NHL standings with 90 points in 64 games.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not enough support from mates Allen made 34 saves in a 3-1 loss to New Jersey on Saturday.

Impact He allowed two goals in a strong performance. He's doing his part, but a young squad in front of him hasn't been able to give him the support he needs. Allen's last win was Feb. 28, and he's 0-3-1 in four starts since then.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Carolina in shootout Allen turned aside 36 of 39 shots in regulation and overtime and three of six shootout attempts in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Montreal held a 3-2 lead late in the third period, but Allen's defense left Jesper Fast unattended on his doorstep to bang home the rebound on a Brett Pesce point shot, sending the game to OT. Allen has been sharp overall since the All-Star break despite a lack of consistent help from his teammates, going 4-3-1 over eight starts with a 2.49 GAA and .923 save percentage.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kotkaniemi lifts Hurricanes past Canadiens 4-3 in SO

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout, and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod versus Canes Allen will be between the home pipes against Carolina on Tuesday, Marc Antoine Godin of The Athletic reports.

Impact Since returning from injury, Allen has gone 4-4-1 with a .911 save percentage in nine contests. Considering his supporting case, the veteran should feel pretty good about securing at least a point in more than half of those contests. While Allen should continue to play the majority of the Habs' games moving forward, Sam Montembeault figures to get a few looks as well and won't be limited to just back-to-backs.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barbashev scores 2, Golden Knights beat Canadiens 4-3

Ivan Barbashev scored his first two goals with Vegas and Jonathan Quick got his first victory with the Golden Knights in a 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yields four goals in loss Allen stopped 24 of 28 shots in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Former Blues teammate Ivan Barbashev tallied twice against Allen in the contest. With a 2-3-0 record and 15 goals allowed across his last five outings, Allen is holding his own behind a lackluster defense. The 32-year-old is now at 14-20-2 with a 3.36 GAA and an .897 save percentage through 36 starts this season. The Canadiens return to Montreal for a difficult homestand that starts Tuesday versus the Hurricanes.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Vegas Allen will start Sunday's road game against Vegas.

Impact Allen is coming off a 30-save effort in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Los Angeles. He has a 14-19-2 record this season with a 3.34 GAA and an .898 save percentage in 35 appearances. The Golden Knights sit 17th in the league this campaign with 3.15 goals per game.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vilardi, Kopitar score in third, Kings beat Canadiens 3-2

Gabe Vilardi and Anze Kopitar scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Thursday night

MARCH 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to start Thursday Allen is slated to start on the road against LA on Thursday, per Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca.

Impact Allen has a 14-18-2 record, 3.35 GAA and .897 save percentage in 34 contests this season. He's won his last two starts while saving 62 of 65 shots. The Kings have the 11th-ranked offense with 3.31 goals per game in 2022-23.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ylonen scores winner in 3rd, Canadiens beat Sharks 3-1

Jesse Ylonen scored the go-ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining and the Montreal Canadiens beat the San Jose Sharks 3-1

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ylonen, Allen lead Canadiens over Flyers 5-2

Jesse Ylonen had a goal and an assist, Jake Allen made 24 saves and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes 24 saves in win Allen stopped 24 of 26 shots in a 5-2 win over Philadelphia on Friday.

Impact Montreal had a 3-0 lead going into the second intermission. Allen surrendered two goals on 10 shots in the third period, but that wasn't enough to turn the tide. He has a 13-18-2 record, 3.32 GAA and .895 save percentage in 33 games this season. Allen has held the competition to two or fewer goals in three of his last four starts.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Friday's start Allen will be in the road crease against Philadelphia on Friday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Allen has been sharing the net with Sam Montembeault over the last 10 games. Allen is 12-18-2 with a 2.47 GAA and .894 save percentage this season. He faces the Flyers, who are 27th in NHL scoring, averaging 2.68 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bunting scores twice, Leafs down Canadiens 5-1

Michael Bunting scored twice as the Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-1 on Saturday night in the Toronto debuts for Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feb. 18, 2023: Canadiens at Maple Leafs — Five things you should know Jake Allen has won his last two starts, including a shutout of the Blackhawks Tuesday, and stopped 51 of the 53 shots in those games.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Starting in Toronto Allen will defend the road crease in Toronto on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Allen has won his last two starts, stopping 29 shots in a 6-2 victory over Edmonton on Sunday before posting a 22-save shutout against the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He's 12-17-2 with a 3.42 GAA and .895 save percentage this season. Allen will face a Maple Leafs team that's tied for eighth in NHL scoring, averaging 3.38 goals per game.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Penguins Serious Interest in Jake Allen (e4) NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Collects first clean sheet Allen turned aside all 22 shots he faced in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Chicago.

Impact He didn't face more than nine shots in any period, as the Montreal defense made life fairly easy for Allen en route to his first shutout of the season. Since returning from an upper-body injury in late January, the 32-year-old goalie is 2-1-1 with a .911 save percentage, and he may be reclaiming the No. 1 job from Sam Montembeault.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens crush Blackhawks 4-0 for third straight win

The Montreal Canadiens scored three goals in the third period to earn a 4-0 win over Western Conference bottom-dwellers Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Facing Chicago Allen will patrol the crease during Tuesday's home game versus the Blackhawks, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Allen played well in his last start Sunday against the Oilers, turning aside 29 of 31 shots en route to a 6-2 victory. He'll try to secure a second straight win in a favorable home matchup with a Chicago team that's 6-14-2 on the road this year.

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE