Allen to Start Friday vs. Buffalo, Seeks Rebound

Jake Allen is set to start on the road for the New Jersey Devils against Buffalo on Friday. He will attempt to rebound after surrendering six goals on 29 shots in a 6-3 loss to Philadelphia in his last start Saturday. Allen has a 7-4-0 record, 2.46 GAA, and .908 save percentage in 12 outings in 2025-26. Buffalo is tied for 10th in goals per game with 3.13 this year.