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21 shots on net. Four goals allowed.
I'm not saying it's ALL his fault… but last night in Boston, Samuel Montembeault didn't help the Canadiens. He didn't give his club a chance to win because he didn't make the big saves at the right times.
Ah, and the Québécois lost another lead.
It's simple: for some time now, Samuel Montembeault hasn't been able to keep a lead. Maxim Lapierre talked about it last night on BPM Sports: since the start of the season, Monty has had the lead 25 times… and lost it 21 times.
That's just not right. In fact… it shouldn't be normal.
Max Lapierre just gave an ULTRA important stat: of the 25 games the Habs were ahead with Montembault in net, he lost 21 of them.
Bye! #GoHabsGo– Yannick
(@YanCRSF) January 25, 2026
Before yesterday's game, we all thought good old Monty was back. We thought we'd see the goalie who took the club to the playoffs and played such a big, big role in the Canadiens' 24-25 success.
But no. Instead, we're seeing the Monty we saw at the start of the season: the goalie who seems to be searching for himself and who doesn't necessarily inspire confidence in front of his net.
So what do we do?
Right now, the Habs can't recall Jacob Fowler. They could, in fact… but they'd have to make room for him in the 23-man roster: either the club makes a trade, or they send Jakub Dobes to Laval.
But Dobes isn't the problem right now. As crooked as he can be in front of the net, he's winning… And anyway, I don't like the idea of playing yo-yo with Fowler.
Whatever the decision, we have to find a solution to correct the goaltending problem. Maybe that solution is to make Dobes play even more because the results are there… but I don't know how confident the Habs would be to go ahead with that plan either.
It's complicated right now. And I hate to say it… but Samuel Montembeault's roller-coaster performance isn't helping matters.
Overtime
– He really is one of the all-time greats.
You might remember the last time Sid played in Vancouver on a Sunday afternoon. It was a pretty famous hockey game.
It got me thinking… all these years later, his impact—especially with kids—has never changed. It was on display yesterday. My column: https://t.co/FEd4vcg2an– Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_PGH) January 25, 2026
– Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to former Canadiens defenseman and Hall of Famer Chris Chelios, who turns 64 today. He was part of the #Habs 1986 Stanley Cup team and also won two Cups with the Detroit Red Wings in 2002 and 2008. He played 26 seasons in the NHL. pic.twitter.com/vr0LmlYc0B
– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) January 25, 2026
– We'll find out later today.
Who do you want to see in Santa Clara on February 8?
The answer at 3pm on RDS!
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– RDS (@RDSca) January 25, 2026
– Really?
David Pagnotta: Brandon Bussi and the Hurricanes are in negotiations on a contract extension; It's not done yet, but the two sides are working towards that. Everything I've been told is that things are positive and it looks like it will get there – The Hot Stove (1/24)
– NHL Rumor Report (@NHLRumorReport) January 25, 2026
