Jake Allen will start in net Saturday against the Wild

Allen will start in net Saturday against the Wild, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

The Blues will go with Brian Elliott in goal for the team's first game Thursday, but Allen will still receive his chance in the second game of the season. Expect the two to both receive consistent starts to begin with, as head coach Ken Hitchcock recently indicated a decision at goalie likely won't come until the end of October, but it will probably become a hot hand scenario after that.