Sam Montembeault Produces Historic Effort In First Game Of The Season
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault made a dream start to the 2024-25 season, finishing a matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a shutout in a 1-0 win. Montembeault stopped 48 shots and established an NHL record for most saves in a season-opening shutout since shots were first tracked in 1955-56. He's the first goalie to neutralize the Maple Leafs since Nov. 21, 2021. Toronto scored in 252 consecutive games, including the playoffs, to put together the third-longest scoring streak in league history. Montembeault's fantastic outing meant the Maple Leafs fell only 12 games short of matching the Los Angeles Kings' all-time record. Montreal will need more than a few similar efforts from Montembeault to get back into playoff contention this season.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault is the likely starter for Saturday's road contest versus the rival Boston Bruins. The Habs have a trio of goaltenders involved in the mix between the pipes at the moment as it was Cayden Primeau who started Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Senators while Jake Allen made a Jan. 15 start against the Avalanche. Saturday marks Montembeault's second start over his club's last three games as he's been the best of the three netminders this season. The 27-year-old owns a 2.85 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage across 21 outings (20 starts) on the season with a 10-6-4 record in that time. He has allowed just four goals (three in regulation) over his last two appearances while surrendering three goals or fewer in five straight starts entering Saturday's contest.
Sam Montembeault Signs Three-Year Extension With Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens have signed goaltender Sam Montembeault to a three-year extension worth $9.45 million ($3.15 million AAV). The 27-year-old has had a couple of solid seasons for the Habs and is having the best season of his career this year, posting a 5-3-1 record with a .910 SV%, 2.73 GAA, and 2.2 GSAA. The Canadiens have awarded him for this with a deal that makes him a key part of their plans in net for the next three years. He should see at least half of the team's games and is a usable option in deeper fantasy leagues.
Sam Montembeault Get The Nod Saturday Against Ottawa
Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault will take the crease on Saturday as he will be starting against the Ottawa Senators. Montembeault has been very average, with a 10-9-2 record, a 3.14 goals-against-average, and a .914 save percentage. He has been in good form lately, with a 3-2-0 record in his last five outings, but he has yet to face the Senators this season. The Canadiens are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday and will look to bounce back against Ottawa.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault will make his 26th start of the season Monday against Winnipeg. He'll go looking for his eighth victory after posting a 7-14-6 record so far with a 3.61 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage. With Jake Allen having suffered a lower-body injury over the weekend, we might start seeing Montembeault a lot again. However, the 25-year-old is not a great option for fantasy managers due to his inability to collect victories, and he doesn't do a good job in keeping the score down either, having allowed two or fewer goals in just seven starts.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault will guard the cage Wednesday night against the Vancouver Canucks. The 25-year-old will try to keep up his recent improved form, heading into the matchup with a run of four wins in five starts. Montembeault had a miserable start to the campaign and thus he still boasts only six wins in 20 starts despite his recent hot streak. He's allowed 3.66 goals per game ahead of Wednesday's action with a .897 save percentage and one shutout. This is a very tough matchup for Montembeault against an in-form team, but Montreal has also played well lately and a win for the visitors wouldn't be very surprising.
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault will be between the pipes for a second consecutive game on Thursday against Carolina. He took a 5-4 overtime loss versus Tampa on Tuesday when the team resumed its season. Montreal's regular starter Jake Allen (COVID-19 protocols) is currently unavailable. Sam Montembeault has started six games this season and he's celebrated only one victory. The 25-year-old has coughed up nearly four goals per game (3.82) with a .892 save percentage. He's had a rough ride and it certainly won't get easier against an impressive Hurricanes team that boasts a 21-7-1 record.
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