Category: Sam Montembeault
Caufield scores twice on power play, Canadiens hold off Predators
Montreal CanadiensMONTREAL -- Cole Caufield scored two power-play goals and the Montreal Canadiens held on for a 4-3 win against the Nashville Predators at Bell Centre on Thursday. He was recalled from Milwaukee of the American Hockey League on Wednesday and started because backup Kevin Lankinen is ill. Caufield put...
Read moreJosi, Ekholm help Predators top Canadiens
Mattias EkholmNASHVILLE -- Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm and Thomas Novak each had a goal and an assist, and the Nashville Predators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. Nino Niederreiter had three assists, Mikael Granlund had two assists, and Juuse Saros made 24 saves for the Predato...
Read moreCanadiens continue Blackhawks’ woes in Friday loss
Nick SuzukiIn Chicago, Kirby Dach came back to haunt his old team Friday afternoon. Dach was credited with the deciding goal on penalty shots for a 3-2 win for the Montreal Canadiens over the Blackhawks. Chicago has lost six straight with … Continue reading → The post Canadiens continue Blackhawks’ woes in Fri...
Read moreDach lifts Canadiens past Blackhawks in return
Kirby DachCHICAGO -- Kirby Dach scored in the shootout against his former team to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Friday. Nick Suzuki and Joel Edmundson scored for the Canadiens (11-9-1), and Sam Montembeault made 30 saves. Caleb Jones and Taylor Ra...
Read moreCanadiens rally past Blue Jackets with two quick goals in third
Sean MonahanCOLUMBUS -- Arber Xhekaj and David Savard scored 57 seconds apart in the third period for the Montreal Canadiens, who rallied for a 3-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday.
Read moreCanadiens rally past Blue Jackets with two quick goals
Columbus Blue JacketsXhekaj, Savard score 57 seconds apart; Montembeault makes 29 saves by Craig Merz / Independent Correspondent COLUMBUS -- Arber Xhekaj and David Savard scored 57 seconds apart in the third period for the Montreal Canadiens, who rallied for a 3-1 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Ar...
Read moreBlue Jackets defeat Canadiens, extend point streak to four
Nick SuzukiCOLUMBUS -- Sean Kuraly had two goals and an assist in the third period for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 6-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Nationwide Arena on Thursday. Cole Sillinger, Gustav Nyquist, Boone Jenner and Mathieu Olivier also scored, and Joonas Korpisalo made 38 saves for the...
Read moreDach scores twice, Canadiens defeat Canucks
Detroit Red WingsMONTREAL -- Kirby Dach scored twice for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-2 win against the Vancouver Canucks at Bell Centre on Wednesday.
Read moreCanucks fall in Montreal, 5-2
Nick SuzukiIn Montreal, the Canadiens took a 3-0 first period lead over the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday and then held off a brief rally in the third period for a 5-2 win.“Our start was great, and when you’re feeling that … Continue reading → The post Canucks fall in Montreal, 5-2 first appeared on...
Read moreSabres tripped up by Montreal, 3-2
David SavardIn Buffalo, the Montreal Canadiens’ scored with less than four minutes left in the third period for a 3-2 lead over the Sabres on Thursday. and scored for the Sabres. Once we scored the last goal, we did a really good job of managing the puck. “I think the second period was our big, big opportu...
Read moreCanadiens rally past Penguins for 3-2 win in OT
CanadiensIn Montreal, the Canadiens surrendered two goals Evgeni Malkin in the second period on Monday, and then stormed back with two in the third and the game winner in extra time from Kirby Dach for a 3-2 decision. “There’s no … Continue reading → The post Canadiens rally past Penguins for 3-2 win in OT f...
Read moreMontreal Canadiens Recall Cayden Primeau
Sam MontembeaultThe Montreal Canadiens won’t have Jake Allen available for tonight’s game as he is away from the team on parental leave, meaning it’s Sam Montembeault’s net against the Pittsburgh Penguins. His backup will be Cayden Primeau, recalled from the minor leagues today. Corey Schueneman has been sent down...
Read moreOct. 4: NHL Preseason Roundup
SenatorsClaude Giroux scored his first goal with the Ottawa Senators in a 5-4 win against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre in Montreal on Tuesday. Giroux, who also had an assist, signed a three-year, $ million contract ($ million average annual value) with Ottawa on July 13. Alex DeBrincat and Shane Pi...
Read moreCanadiens Don’t Have an NHL Starter to Replace Price Yet
Montreal CanadiensThe Montreal Canadiens fans were handed a huge blow this week when it was revealed that superstar goaltender Carey Price will not be playing this season and could need another…
Read moreCanadiens goalie Montembeault undergoes wrist surgery, expected to be back for camp
Montreal CanadiensMontreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault underwent surgery on his right wrist on Friday but should be fully healed by training camp, GM Kent Hughes said Monday.
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