Montreal Canadiens head coach Dominique Ducharme told reporters Thursday that goaltender Carey Price will not be available until next week because of a lower-body injury.
The 33-year-old Price has a 2.66 goals-against average and a .903 save percentage in 23 appearances so far this season.
Jake Allen will get the start in net Thursday evening against the Winnipeg Jets.
Following Thursday's matchup, the Habs will be back in action Saturday also against the Jets.