Canadiens’ Jake Allen: Facing Capitals on Saturday

Allen will defend the home net versus the Capitals on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Allen gave up five goals Opening Night in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs. He has sat on the bench the last two games as Sam Montembeault went 1-1-0, giving up seven goals on 65 shots. Allen was hung out to dry in his only appearance against the Capitals last season, giving up nine goals on 40 shots in a 9-2 shellacking.

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