Jake Allen News: Facing Blue Jackets

Allen will defend the road net against Columbus on Wednesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.

Allen will get the second half of New Jersey's back-to-back after Jacob Markstrom played in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Toronto. The 35-year-old Allen has a 10-8-1 record this season with one shutout, a 2.54 GAA and a .910 save percentage through 20 appearances. Columbus ranks 21st in the league with 2.95 goals per game this campaign.