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St. Louis Blues sticking with Jake Allen in goal for Game 5

St. Louis Blues coach Ken Hitchcock is sticking with what works, giving goaltender Jake Allen another start.

Allen made his first start of the postseason Saturday after relieving Brian Elliott in Game 3. In Game 4, Allen made 31 saves in the Blues' 6-3 win, evening the series at two wins apiece. St. Louis hosts San Jose Monday.

"I am comfortable with either guy, but I woke up this morning and talked to the coaches again and decided to go with Jake," Hitchcock said Sunday.

The Blues had been shut out in two straight games to fall behind 2-1 in their conference final matchup with the San Jose Sharks.