Announcement: The Canadiens have just announced a last-minute major change
In the last few seconds, the Montreal Canadiens have announced a change to their lineup, a change that was expected.
For the first time officially as a holder of a 3-year contract, Samuel Montembeault will be in front of the net tonight against the Seattle Kraken. He takes the place of Jake Allen in the lineup.
Many will say it's about time!
Montembeault hasn't played for almost a week and this raises serious questions about his usage. Yes, he should play more!
He deserves to play more often!
Details to follow.
«Head coach Martin St-Louis confirms that Samuel Montembeault will start in goal against the Kraken tonight.»
- Montreal Canadiens
See his 2023 stats:
5-3-1 | 2.73 GAA | .910 SV%
POLL |
Do you believe that Montembeault should play more? |
Yes | 794 | 85.8 % |
No | 131 | 14.2 % |
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