Liveblog: Allen returns to goal for Habs vs. Capitals

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The Habs goalkeeper missed the final four games after suffering a concussion on Nov. 13 against the Detroit Red Wings.

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Erik leijon • Special for Montreal Gazette

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November 24, 2021 • 11 minutes ago • 1 minute read • Join the conversation

Canadiens' Cole Caufield controls the puck with one hand during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.
Canadiens’ Cole Caufield controls the puck with one hand during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Montreal on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. Photo by John Mahoney /Montreal Gazette

Jake Allen will return in goal for the Montreal Canadiens when they face the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. Disco drop at 7pm (SNE, SNO, SN1, RDS, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

The Habs goalkeeper missed the final four games after suffering a concussion on Nov. 13 against the Detroit Red Wings. Brett Kulak did not join his teammates on the next three-game road trip due to a lower body injury. Cédric Paquette is ready to return and can play tonight.

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Reference-montrealgazette.com

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