Canadiens' Sam Montembeault: Will miss Sunday
Canadiens' Sam Montembeault: Will miss Sunday
www.cbssports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
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Sam Montembeault had a notable 2024–25 season opener with a 48-save shutout against the Maple Leafs, setting an NHL record for most saves in a season-opening shutout. He later posted a career-best 17th win in January 2025. These details were covered in season-recap outlets and player profiles around that period.
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In December 2025, he was demoted to the Laval Laval Rocket (AHL) for conditioning, with the Canadiens citing development/conditioning needs; he returned to NHL action in late December but then faced more competition for starts, and his record that season ended with a sub-.900 save percentage. This sequence was reported by multiple outlets following the Canadiens’ roster moves.
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By late April 2026, CBSSports’ Canadiens coverage indicated he had accumulated about 25 appearances with a save percentage around .872 to .875 and a GAA in the low 3s, with Jakub Dobes and others contesting starts as the team navigated a tough stretch; fantasy and game previews noted him as a bench option with upside if he regained form.
If you’d like, I can fetch the most current articles and give you a concise, cited briefing with a quick timeline and a short assessment of his current role with Montreal.