Jake Allen in net tomorrow night

Who will be in front of the net next game? That’s the question on everyone’s mind in Montreal this year.

Often, we realize that every goalie has a good reason to play the next game. And in the case of tomorrow’s game against the Penguins, that’s no exception either.

Let’s do the exercise. Why does every goalie deserve to play tomorrow before he or she goes on vacation?

Samuel Montembeault is the Canadiens’ #1 goaltender. He beat the Islanders yesterday, proving he can bounce back from a tough outing against the Bruins. And he’s giving the Habs the best chance of winning.

Cayden Primeau needs a chance to redeem his rough outing on January 18 (because yes, it’s been a long time since he had a start) against the Senators – and his 10-minute goal against the Bruins last Saturday.

Jake Allen is a veteran who didn’t play in the last game.

Even though Jake Allen was, on paper, the least likely to start the next game, Martin St-Louis still decided to give his veteran the net tomorrow.

Jake Allen will get the start in net against the Penguins.

Jake Allen will start against the Penguins.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/iqBIOhBRDh

– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) January 26, 2024

The Canadiens chose to give Montembeault only one start this week, but will ultimately give veteran Allen two. Do you agree?

He plays a lot, for a #3 goalie.

I wonder how many scouts will be curious to see Allen in action. It’s probably a bit too late to boost his value this year…

But hey.

Note that the Penguins, despite playing four fewer games than the Habs’ 48, are only one point ahead of the Flanelle (48 VS 47) in the standings. The challenge won’t be too intense either.

To be continued.

In gusto

– Let’s hope he’s OK.

A very scary moment at the end of #NYR morning skate.

I didn’t see how Chytil initially went down, but he was in pain on the ice for what felt like 5-7 minutes.

Zac Jones and Jake Leschyshyn along with some members of the training staff had to help him get off the ice.

– Jonny Lazarus (@JLazzy23) January 26, 2024

– Interesting read.

Thursday night, the Roy’s daughter, son-in-law and little princes shook my hand. (And yes, the son-in-law has already played in the NHL) – @JdeMontreal, @JdeQuebec https://t.co/FcvZxxBf5G

– Benoît Rioux – Journal de Montréal (@benrioux) January 26, 2024

– Really?

So the Angels star’s reign has come to an end. https://t.co/Azfa1vWLcC

– Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) January 26, 2024

– Is there a link between a number of suspended games and being a repeat offender? Thomas Hickey wonders if there is.

ASTOUNDING

Is it time for a bigger conversation?

-Should a players previous history (clean record) really determine supplementary discipline this much?

As a hockey community, we need to ask this question and give it serious thought@NHLPA @NHL @NHLPlayerSafety https://t.co/6kXqnENET4

– Thomas Hickey (@Thomas_Hickey14) January 26, 2024