CAYDEN PRIMEAU NEWS

Logs second AHL win Primeau stopped all 16 shots faced Friday in AHL Laval's 6-0 win over Cleveland.

Impact Primeau's won both of his starts since rejoining the Rocket and has done it with style. He's allowed one goal on 44 shots (.977 save percentage) as the goalie works to get back to the NHL. His replacement in Montreal, Jakub Dobes, does not appear to be going anywhere for the time being. He's won all three starts with Montreal, including wins over Florida, Colorado and Washington.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Wins first start after demotion Primeau stopped 27 of 28 shots for AHL Laval in Friday's win over Abbotsford.

Impact Primeau made his first start for the Rocket since clearing NHL waivers last weekend. Montreal waived the 25-year-old netminder, who was 2-3-1 with a 4.69 goals-against average and .836 save percentage over 11 outings, and called up Jakub Dobes to serve as the backup to Sam Montembeault. Dobes, who posted a 34-save shut out of Floriday in his NHL debut last Saturday, will stick with the Canadiens for now while Primeau attempts to find his game in the AHL.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Primeau cleared waivers Sunday and will report to AHL Laval, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact Primeau was placed on waivers Saturday after posting a 4.69 goals-against average and .836 save percentage. Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis lost confidence in the 25-year-old goalie, whose last start was Dec. 1. Jakub Dobes, who was called up from AHL Laval to replace Primeau, shut out the Panthers in his NHL debut Saturday.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cayden Primeau loaned to Laval Rocket | Montréal Canadiens The netminder was placed on waivers on Saturday

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NHL.COM

Will go on waivers The Canadiens will place Primeau on waivers Saturday when the NHL holiday roster freeze ends, Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette reports.

Impact Primeau made one start during the month of December and currently owns a 4.70 goals-against average and .836 save percentage. A waiver move seemed inevitable after Montreal called up Jakub Doubs from AHL Laval to start Saturday's road contest in Florida. A fresh start elsewhere may be the best thing for Primeau, who crumbled under the pressure of playing in Montreal. If no team claims him, Primeau will head back to Laval.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes on in relief Primeau allowed three goals on seven shots in Thursday's 9-2 loss to Pittsburgh.

Impact Primeau hadn't been on the ice since giving up five goals on 29 shots in a 6-3 loss to Boston on Dec. 1. His relief entrance marked the fourth time he's replaced a struggling Sam Montembeault. Primeau owns a 4.70 goals-against average and .836 save percentage through 11 appearances (seven starts).

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Rust has hat trick as Penguins score 6 in 3rd period and rout Canadiens 9-2

Bryan Rust scored three goals and the Pittsburgh Penguins scored six times in the third period to rout the Montreal Canadiens 9-2

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ambushed in Boston Primeau allowed five goals on 29 shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

Impact The Bruins jumped on Primeau and the Canadiens with three goals in a 70-second span midway through the first period. The fourth goal allowed was a short-handed one, but it did come on a breakaway, which suggests Primeau wasn't always supported by the team in front of him. Still, it was the fourth time in seven starts that he's allowed at least five goals. The Habs next game is Tuesday at home against the Islanders.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Primeau will be between the pipes for Sunday's road game versus Boston, according to Marc Denis of RDS.

Impact Primeau will get the second half of Montreal's back-to-back after Sam Montembeault played in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Rangers. The 25-year-old Primeau is coming off a 21-save effort in a 4-3 overtime win over Columbus on Wednesday. He has a 2-2-1 record with a 4.37 GAA and an .846 save percentage through nine appearances this season. Boston is tied for last in the league with 2.32 goals per game in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Holds on for win Primeau stopped 20 of 23 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win against Columbus.

Impact Primeau's defense let him down on the first two goals and the third got past him on an unlucky carom off a Montreal skate. It was a hopeful outing for Primeau, who made his first start since Nov. 11. He entered the night with a 4.59 goals-against average and .842 save percentage, which explains the recent lull in activity. Montreal continues its road trip Saturday in New York against the Rangers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki scores in OT to give the Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Blue Jackets

Nick Suzuki scored 44 seconds into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3, snapping a two-game skid

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod for Wednesday Primeau will be between the pipes on the road against Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact Primeau will get the second game of the Habs' back-to-back while Sam Montembeault guards the crease versus Utah on Tuesday. In his eight appearances this year, the 25-year-old Primeau is sporting a 1-2-1 record, 4.59 GAA and a career-worst .842 save percentage. Those numbers certainly aren't going to give the coaching staff confidence to deploy Primeau for more than the occasional back-to-back.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Guards net for third period Primeau replaced starter Sam Montembeault for the third period of Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact For the third time this season, Primeau replaced an ineffective Montembeault, who gave up five goals in the second period. Primeau faced just three shots, giving up a goal to Jack Eichel. Montembeault is ripe to being replaced as the No. 1, but Primeau sports a 4.59 goals-against average and .842 save percentage.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

VGK@MTL: Eichel scores goal against Cayden Primeau | Vegas Golden Knights VGK@MTL: Eichel scores goal against Cayden Primeau

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • NHL.COM

Golden Knights ride 5-goal period to 6-2 win over the Canadiens

The Vegas Golden Knights exploded for five unanswered goals in the second period to roll over the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau is testing GM's patience It makes more sense for Lane Hutson to join Mike Matheson on Habs' first power-play unit instead of replacing him.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Habs Mailbag: Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau is testing GM's patience It makes more sense for Lane Hutson to join Mike Matheson on Habs' first power-play unit instead of replacing him.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Canadiens show offensive firepower in much-needed win over Sabres But explosion of goals masked a poor outing by goalie Cayden Primeau, who allowed five goals on 14 shots before being pulled in the 7-5 win.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Pulled in win over Sabres Primeau surrendered five goals on 14 shots in Monday's 7-5 win over Buffalo.

Impact Primeau was replaced in the third period by Sam Montembeault, who made four saves to claim the win. The 25-year-old Primeau has been burned for 11 goals in his last two outings. He has a 1-2-1 record with a 4.67 GAA and an .845 save percentage through seven appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Primeau will get the road start Monday against the Sabres, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact It'll be the first start for Primeau since Oct. 31. The 25-year-old netminder is 1-2-1 on the year while struggling to an .861 save percentage and 4.39 GAA. Primeau will face a Sabres team that's won three of their last four games, scoring 15 goals in that span.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in Washington Primeau allowed six goals on 34 shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Primeau got the start over a struggling Sam Montembeault, but it didn't change Montreal's fortunes. The Canadiens, who were embarrassed in an 8-2 loss to the Kraken on Tuesday, allowed another six tallies and are tied for last in the NHL with 4.18 goals allowed per game. The Habs next take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season

Alex Ovechkin is now on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MTL@WSH: Vrana scores goal against Cayden Primeau | Washington Capitals MTL@WSH: Vrana scores goal against Cayden Primeau

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

MTL@WSH: Ovechkin scores goal against Cayden Primeau | Washington Capitals MTL@WSH: Ovechkin scores goal against Cayden Primeau

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM

MTL@WSH: Protas scores goal against Cayden Primeau | Washington Capitals MTL@WSH: Protas scores goal against Cayden Primeau

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • NHL.COM