Ice Chips: Allen gets nod in net vs. Red Wings

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Montreal Canadiens

Goaltender Jake Allen will get the start Friday in net against the Detroit Red Wings, head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed on Thursday.

St. Louis added the rest of the lineup will be made known following Friday's morning skate in the Motor City.

The 32-year-old Allen backstopped Montreal to an opening-night victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre earlier this week, stopping 29 of 32 shots in an eventual 4-3 win. 

This is his third season with the Habs since coming over in a deal with the St. Louis Blues in September of 2020.