SAM MONTEMBEAULT NEWS

Tamed by Wild Montembeault stopped 30 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Wild.

Impact It was a tough night for the 26-year-old netminder. He gave up two short-handed goals 25 seconds apart in the first period on a pair of two-on-one counter-attacks by Minnesota, then the Wild's power play roared to life and scored three times over the final two frames. Montembeault is 1-1 and has an .892 save percentage through his first two starts of the season, and while Tuesday's can hardly be pinned on him, he might give way to Jake Allen for Montreal's next game Saturday against the Capitals.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Montembeault will patrol the home crease during Tuesday's matchup with Minnesota, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Montembeault was rock solid in his season debut Saturday versus Chicago, turning aside 28 of 30 shots en route to a 3-2 win. He'll try to secure a second straight victory in a home matchup with a Wild team that will be forced to play a man short (11 forwards, six defensemen) due to injuries to Matthew Boldy (upper body), Jared Spurgeon (upper body) and Alex Goligoski (lower body).

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First win of the season Montembeault made 28 saves in a 3-2 win over Chicago on Saturday.

Impact Tyler Johnson beat him twice in the third period. He wired it stick side on Montembeault from the slot just 35 seconds into the game. And then beat him again with the extra attacker with 1:21 remaining. This was Montembeault's first start of the season.

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Montembeault will defend the home crease versus the Blackhawks on Saturday, according to Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Montembeault was on the bench Wednesday as Jake Allen picked up the Opening Night start in a 6-5 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs. Montembeault was 16-19-3 with a 3.42 GAA and .901 last season. Montembeault won his only start against Chicago last season, stopping 30 shots in a 3-2 victory.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Saturday Montembeault stopped 21 of 25 shots in Saturday's 6-4 preseason win over Ottawa.

Impact It looked like Montembeault would take a loss after giving up three consecutive goals, including two in a span of 16 seconds in the third period, but the Canadiens save him with three goals later in the period. This was Montembeault's first full game played during the preseason. That it was Montreal's final tune-up before the regular season doesn't necessarily mean he'll be in the net Wednesday in Toronto. Neither he nor Jake Allen is a clear front-runner at this point.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Montembeault not interested in exploring free agency, wants extension with Canadiens Goaltender Montembeault's agent hopes to get the ball rolling on a contract extension with the Canadiens at the NHL Draft in Nashville.

JUNE 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why the Canadiens should sign an extension with Sam Montembeault this summer As Montembeault's profile continues to rise at the world championships, the Canadiens should lock him in past next season.

MAY 18, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Bruins close out record regular season, beat Canadiens 5-4

David Pastrnak’s goal midway through the third period was the winner and the Boston Bruins closed out their record-setting regular season with a 5-4 comeback win over the Montreal...

APRIL 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid season earns Team Canada call Montembeault made 16 saves in a 5-4 loss to the Bruins on Thursday.

Impact Montembeault put up a brave season behind a pesky, but flawed Canadiens squad. It was the 28th time he had faced at least 30 shots (39 games played), and he was often their best player. With his strong season, Montembeault has earned a role with Team Canada at the upcoming World Championships.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson scores 2 as Isles top Canadiens, clinch playoff berth

Brock Nelson scored twice as the New York Islanders beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 Wednesday night and clinched a playoff berth

APRIL 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Little chance on Long Island Montembeault stopped 31 of 35 shots in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact The Islanders were playing for a playoff spot and took care of business against the lottery-bound Canadiens despite Montembeault's best efforts to keep the game competitive. Montreal was out-shot 35-19, and Montembeault will likely have the ice tilted against him again when the Canadiens complete their back-to-back set Thursday against the Bruins. Heading into Montreal's season finale, Montembeault has gone 16-18-3, but he has established himself as a borderline starter moving forward by stealing numerous wins for the rebuilding Canadiens.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking both ends of back-to-back Montembeault will get the starting nod for both Wednesday's clash with the Islanders as well as Thursday's matchup with Boston.

Impact Montembeault will take both games of the Habs' season-ending back-to-back with Jake Allen (lower body) still on the shelf. In his 38 games this season, the 26-year-old Montembeault has posted a 16-17-3 record, 3.36 GAA and .904 save percentage. Both backstops are under contract for the 2023-24 campaign and could be in a season-long battle for starts.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Montembeault will guard the road goal Wednesday against the Islanders, Andree-Anne Barbeau of RDS reports.

Impact Montembeault surrendered seven goals on 46 shots in last Saturday's 7-1 loss to Toronto. He has a 16-17-3 record this season with a 3.36 GAA and a .904 save percentage in 38 appearances. Montembeault has gone 1-1-0 versus the Islanders this year, having stopped 63 of 68 shots.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Toronto Montembeault will start on the road against the Maple Leafs, per Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports.

Impact Montembeault has played well of late, going 3-2-0 with a .919 save percentage in his last five starts. He's now 16-16-3 with a .906 save percentage on the season. The 26-year-old Montembeault will face a Leafs team averaging 3.4 goals per game.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left alone against mighty Leafs Montembeault made 39 saves in a 7-1 loss to Toronto on Saturday.

Impact Toronto outshot Montreal 18-1 in the first period, and Montembeault kept his team in a game they probably didn't deserve to play -- they were disappointing, to say the least. Montembeault entered the game 3-2-0 with 13 goals scored in his last five. He's been doing his part. Now his mates need to do theirs.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joel Armia has 2nd hat trick, Canadiens beat Capitals 6-2

Joel Armia had his second career hat trick and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-2 on Thursday night to snap a four-game skid

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharp in last five games Montembeault made 24 saves in a 6-2 win over Washington on Thursday.

Impact Dylan Strome beat him early in the first and Nicklas Backstrom delivered a power-play marker late in the third. Montembeault has been sharp in his last five, going 3-2-0. He has allowed just two goals in each of the wins (seven total in the losses).

APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Washington Montembeault will patrol the home crease during Thursday's matchup with the Capitals.

Impact Montembeault was excellent in his last start Saturday versus the Hurricanes, stopping a whopping 47 of 50 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. He'll try to snap his personal two-game losing streak in a home matchup with a struggling Washington team that's gone 2-6-2 over its last 10 games.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Hurricanes Montembeault will be between the home pipes versus Carolina on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Montembeault gave up four goals in a 5-2 loss versus Florida on Thursday. He is 15-15-3 with a 3.30 GAA and .904 save percentage this season. Montembeault will face the Hurricanes, who are first in the Metropolitan Division with 103 points.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ice tilted in loss Montembeault made 47 saves in a 3-0 loss to Carolina on Saturday.

Impact The ice was tilted directly at Montembeault -- Antti Raanta only saw 14 shots at the other end of the ice. The poor guy probably lost 10 pounds of sweat on the night. Montembeault has been a ray of light in a dark season in Montreal and is 3-1-0 in his last four starts.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Florida Montembeault will guard the home goal versus the Panthers on Thursday, Patrick Friolet of RDS reports.

Impact Montembeault was pretty solid in his last start Saturday against Columbus, stopping 21 of 23 shots en route to a convincing 8-2 victory. He'll try to extend his personal winning streak to three games in a home matchup with a Florida team that's 16-19-3 on the road this year.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to the Panthers Montembeault allowed four goals on 29 shots in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Panthers.

Impact Montembeault stopped 25 of 29 shots, allowing two goals apiece to Matthew Tkachuk and Anton Lundell in the 5-2 defeat. The 26-year-old Montembeault had been playing well coming into Thursday's start, winning his last two games while allowing four goals on 56 shots in that span. The Quebec native falls to 15-15-3 with a .904 save percentage this season.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Blue Jackets Montembeault will get the home start versus Columbus on Saturday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact Montembeault picked up the win over Tampa Bay in his last start, making 31 saves in a 3-2 victory Tuesday. He's 14-14-3 with a 3.32 GAA and .905 save percentage. Montembeault faces the lowly Blue Jackets, who are tied for last in the NHL standings with 53 points.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in Tuesday's win Montembeault stopped 31 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Lightning.

Impact The Canadiens were out-shot 33-20 on the night, but Montembeault was able to steal a win with some big saves. The 26-year-old has seen action in five straight games as Jake Allen continues to struggle, and while his .905 save percentage over that stretch isn't exceptional, it's good enough to earn him consistent work over the final weeks of the season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Montembeault shines as Canadiens finally topple the Lightning Goalie makes 31 saves to lead Montreal to a 3-2 victory at the Bell Centre, the team's first win over Tampa Bay in four tries this season.

MARCH 22, 2023 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM