Jake Allen Praised as Ideal NHL Backup Goalie by Former NHLer Devan Dubnyk

New Jersey Devils veteran netminder Jake Allen is lauded as the ideal NHL backup goalie by former Vezina Trophy finalist Devan Dubnyk. Dubnyk highlights Allen's experience, ability to perform whether playing a game every two weeks or five in a row, affordability with a $1.8-million cap hit, and calming influence in the dressing room. Allen, 35, has appeared in eight games this season for the Devils, posting a 5-2-0 record, a 2.48 goals-against average, and a .904 save percentage. He has a 14-season NHL career, including a Stanley Cup with the St. Louis Blues and a 42-game workload with the Montreal Canadiens in 2022-23, demonstrating his capability to handle a larger role if starter Jacob Markstrom is injured or struggling.