ST. LOUIS — Ken Hitchcock wasn’t willing to divulge any details about injuries to forwards David Backes, Robby Fabbri or Scottie Upshall on Sunday, but the Blue’ coach didn’t hesitate to reveal one key personnel move going into Monday’s Game 5 of the Western Conference finals.
Jake Allen will get the start in goal for the second straight game.
“I’m comfortable with either guy, but I woke up this morning, talked to the coaches again and decided to go with Jake,” Hitchcock said.
Elliott started the first 17 games this postseason, posting a 9-8 record, 2.