Canadiens sign goaltender Jake Allen to two-year contract extension

By Staff The Canadian Press

Posted October 14, 2020 12:51 pm EST

Updated October 14, 2020 1:03 pm EST

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In this 2017 file photo, former St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen and Montreal Canadiens' Nicolas Deslauriers dive for the puck during NHL hockey action in Montreal. Allen signed a two-year contract extension with the Habs worth US US$2.875 million per season. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Jake Allen to a two-year contract extension.

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The deal, which kicks in for the 2021-22 campaign, is worth US$2.875 million per season.

Montreal acquired Allen in a trade with St. Louis on Sept. 2.

The 30-year-old Allen played 24 games with the Blues this past season and posted a 12-6-3 record with a 2.15 goals-against average and .927 save percentage and two shutouts.

The Fredericton native also made five playoff appearances, registering a 2-1-1 record with a 1.89 GAA and a .935 save percentage.

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The Blues selected Allen in the second round, 34th overall, at the 2008 NHL draft. He played 289 games with St. Louis, posting a 148-94-26 record, 2.50 GAA and a .915 save percentage.

The Canadiens hope Allen can fill the team’s need for a capable backup who can lighten the load of all-star workhorse Carey Price.