Montoya not 100% healthy/sharp
Sounds like Montoya will remain a backup for the time being. Keep a close eye on his status as he's shown glimpses of becoming a solid, NHL goalie.
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Al Montoya News
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Al Montoya in goal for #Isles, first start since Dec. 20.
In two career starts against the Leafs, Montoya has a 1-1-0 record with a 2.44 GAA and .904 SV%.
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Montoya ready to return.
Expect Montoya to at least backup Evgeni Nabokov over the next stretch. Before getting hurt the former 6th overall pick posted a respectable .917 SV% despite winning only six of his 17 appearances.
Goaltender Al Montoya and forward David Ullstrom, both out since Dec. 21 with concussions, are scheduled to practice with the team Monday.
With the Isles starting Evgeni Nabokov for eight consecutive games, look for Montoya to get back between the pipes when healthy.
Al Montoya, David Ullstrom not going.
Safe to rule Montoya out of the lineup for the next week. He still leads the Isles in wins, games started and GAA.
Al Montoya left the game with a possible head injury late in the second period after Evander Kane did one of those "Wait, I'm not responsible for avoiding the goalie, am I?" rushes toward the net.
With Montoya injured, Evgeni Nabokov would become the number one starter on the Island. Nabokov was set to start one of the next three games but may be unable to play in back-to-back games.
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Al Montoya will get the start tonight in Winnipeg. #Isles
Montoya lost his only career start against the Jets, stopping 32 of 34 shots faced.
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Al Montoya in goal tonight for #Isles.
Over two career starts against the Wild, Montoya has a 2-0-0 record with a 1.00 GAA and .964 SV%.
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Al Montoya gets 8th start in last 9 for #Isles.
Montoya faces the Habs for the first time in his career.
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Al Montoya in goal, lineup the same for #Isles tonight vs. Pens.
In his only career start against the Pens, Montoya lost in overtime after stopping 35 of 38 shots.
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Al Montoya starts tonight for #Isles vs. Hawks.
Montoya stopped 32 of 36 shots in his only career appearance against the Blackhawks.
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Al Montoya starts for #Isles in goal tonight
In three career starts against the Bolts, Montoya holds a 2-1-0 record with a 2.33 GAA and .932 SV%.
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Al Montoya gets the start in goal for #Isles in his hometown vs. Hawks.
Montoya faces the Blackhawks for the first time in his career.
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Montoya gets 3rd straight start in goal for #Isles.
Montoya allowed two goals on 14 shots in his only career appearance against the Sabres.
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Montoya in goal
Montoya is 0-1-2 with a 1.93 GAA and .931 SV% in three career starts against the Devils.
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Montoya will start today. #isles
In two career starts against the Devils, Montoya holds a 0-0-2 record with a 2.34 GAA and .922 SV%.
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Al Montoya is ready to return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him last week.
Montoya is at least healthy enough to backup Rick DiPietro and could get some playing time without a three-headed monster between the pipes. His 2.44 GAA over six appearances is much lower than the average 3.01 GAA of his combined counterparts.
Capuano confirmed that Montoya is pretty close to returning. Said he will speak to head trainer Garrett Timms to get an update later today
Montoya should get plenty of playing time if his only competition is Rick DiPietro. His 2.44 GAA over six appearances is much lower than the average 3.01 GAA of his combined counterparts.
Montoya practicing with #Isles this morning
Montoya practicing is a welcome sign as he could get back into games shortly. With Evgeni Nabokov already out due to injury and Rick DiPietro unable to start consecutive games he should get first crack at the starting job.
Al Montoya has been placed on IR retroactive to November 15th. #Isles
Montoya can come back from the IR on Tuesday, November 22nd. This move is likely just a paper move.
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