Sam Montembeault News

After allowing six goals in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks, Jakub Dobes will serve as Montreal's backup on Friday, allowing Montembeault to return to the crease for the first time in over a week. The Canadiens have received shaky performances between the pipes regardless of who they turn to, as evident by Montembeault's most recent outing, when he allowed four goals on 26 shots in a 4-3 loss to the New York Islanders. The 29-year-old Montembeault has a 2.96 GAA and .896 SV% in nine games (5-2-2) since returning from a conditioning stint with the Laval Rocket (AHL).

Montembeault has had a disappointing 2025-26 season, but will hope to pick up where he left off in his final outing before the Olympic break, saving 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Troubles aside, the 29-year-old Montembeault was performing better after returning from a conditioning stint in the AHL in late December, posting a 2.84 GAA and .902 SV% in his last eight outings (5-2-1). The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as -142 home favourites against a New York Islanders team that entered the break on a two-game winning streak.

Montembeault has had a disappointing 2025-26 season, but will hope to pick up where he left off in his final outing before the Olympic break, saving 36 of 37 shots (.973 SV%) in a 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. Troubles aside, the 29-year-old Montembeault was performing better after returning from a conditioning stint in the AHL in late December, posting a 2.84 GAA and .902 SV% in his last eight outings (5-2-1). The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as -142 home favourites against a New York Islanders team that entered the break on a two-game winning streak.

Jakub Dobes has started the past several games for the Canadiens. Still, after losing 4-3 to the Minnesota Wild on Monday, Montreal will turn to Montembeault on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 29-year-old Montembeault showed encouraging signs immediately after returning from a conditioning stint in Laval (AHL), but has seemingly returned to his early-season struggles, allowing three or more goals in four straight games (1-2-1), posting a 3.80 GAA and .867 SV%. The Canadiens enter Wednesday's contest with even -105 odds on the road against a struggling Jets team that has lost four of its last six games (2-2-2).

Montembeault had a rough performance in his most recent outing, allowing five goals on 34 shots (.853 SV%), but managed to salvage a 6-5 overtime victory. The 29-year-old Montembeault has yet to lose in regulation since returning from a multi-week conditioning stint with the Laval Rocket (AHL), posting a 2.98 GAA and .906 SV% in five games (4-0-1). The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as -118 home favorites against a Buffalo Sabres team that is coming off a 5-3 win over the Nashville Predators.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Canadiens will turn to Montembeault on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Montembeault had a horrible start to the season, but has played well in limited action since returning from a conditioning assignment with Laval (AHL), posting a 2.34 GAA and .917 SV% in three games (3-0-0). Still, the Canadiens enter Tuesday's action as +126 road underdogs against a Capitals team that has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1).

Montembeault has played in two of five games for the Canadiens since returning from a conditioning stint with Laval (AHL) and has played well, winning both contests and saving 52 of 57 shots (.912 SV%). The Canadiens hope Montembeault can build off his recent success after starting the 2025-26 season with an abysmal 3.35 GAA and .857 SV% in his first 15 games (5-9-1). The Canadiens enter the action on Thursday as slight -104 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers team they defeated 3-2 in overtime less than two weeks ago.

After a rough start to the 2025-26 season with the Canadiens and a brief conditioning stint with the Laval Rocket (AHL), Montembeault returns for his first game with the Habs in three weeks. The 29-year-old goalie has an ugly 3.65 GAA and .857 SV% in 15 games this season (5-6-1). The team hopes the time off will help him return to the form that saw him earn a save percentage above .900 in the previous three seasons.

After a breakout 2024-25 season, posting a solid 2.82 GAA and .901 SV% in 62 appearances (31-24-7), helping the Canadiens make the playoffs, Montembeault has struggled immensely this season. The 29-year-old goalie has a 3.65 GAA and .857 SV% in 15 games this season (5-6-1). The Canadiens will help he can gain some confidence playing with the Laval Rocket (AHL).

Montembeault has not played in a week but will dress on Tuesday, returning from an illness to serve as Jakub Dobes' backup. The 29-year-old Montembeault's next chance to return to the crease will be on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montembeault had lost four straight decisions (0-4-0), posting an ugly 3.00 GAA and .813 SV, but showed promise in his most recent outing, snapping the losing skid with his best performance of the season, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the Vegas Golden Knights. The 29-year-old Montembeault hopes to build some momentum and improve his concerning 3.49 GAA and .864 SV% through 13 appearances (5-5-1) when he returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Ottawa Senators.

The Canadiens have won two straight, both with Jakub Dobes tending the twine, but they will turn to Montembeault on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. After a breakout 2024-25 season, Montembeault has struggled in 2025-26, posting an ugly 3.71 GAA and .852 SV% in 12 appearances (4-5-1). Worse, he has lost his last four outings (0-4-0) while allowing 12 goals on 52 combined shots (.813 SV%). The Canadiens enter Friday's contest as +160 road underdogs against a Golden Knights team that has lost three straight (0-1-2).

The Canadiens have struggled lately, losing four straight (0-3-1) and being outscored 18-6. They will turn to Montembeault on Thursday, hoping to return to the win column against a Washington Capitals team playing the tail end of a back-to-back. The 29-year-old Montembeault allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, and has an ugly 3.56 GAA and .858 SV% in 11 appearances this season (4-5-1).

Montembeault has been outplayed by Jakub Dobes for most of the season, but has shown promise in recent games. The 29-year-old Montembeault has helped his team record a point in three straight outings (2-0-1), saving 77 of 86 shots in the process (.895 SV%). He has a 3.46 GAA and .864 SV% in eight games this season (4-3-1). The Canadiens enter the action on Tuesday as slight -107 home favorites against a Los Angeles Kings team that is 6-1-2 on the road this season.