Jake Allen might finally be finding his game.
It's a small sample size, but the St. Louis Blues goaltender has strung together a few solid starts under new head coach Mike Yeo, and thanks to the tutelage of NHL legend Martin Brodeur and fellow goalie coach Ty Conklin.
| Opponent | Result | Shots Against | Saves | Save % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Leafs | W 5-1 | 27 | 26 | .963 |
| Penguins | L 4-1 | 30 | 27 | .900 |
| Senators | W 6-0 | 30 | 30 | 1.000 |
Add it all up and Allen has a 2-1-0 record and a .954 save percentage in three starts since the coaching change in St. Louis.
On top of that, Carter Hutton recorded a shutout Sunday over Philadelphia, and Yeo is benefiting from the kind of goaltending that eluded the Blues earlier this season under the recently fired Ken Hitchcock.
For the season, Allen is back to an even save percentage of .900, and the Blues are certainly hoping he can creep back up to his career average of .910 down the stretch.
Their playoff hopes depend on it.
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