Many fans expected Cayden Primeau to get a second start this season, especially since Marc-Antoine Godin had clearly indicated that he would not be surprised to see the 24-year-old American in goal for the Canadiens tonight.
However, in the last few minutes, the Montreal Canadiens officially announced that Jake Allen will be the starting goaltender against the Arizona Coyotes, marking his fifth game this year.
This is great news for the Habs as the 34-year-old veteran is having a stellar start to the 2023-2024 season. Indeed, the Canadiens' number 34 has recorded three wins and one overtime loss, while maintaining a goals-against average of 2.63 and an impressive save percentage of 0.930.