The Canadiens are playing their best hockey of the season, rolling with a 7-1-1 record in their last nine, and will turn to Montembeault between the pipes on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 28-year-old Montembeault was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has a 2.95 GAA and .899 SV% in 36 games this season (17-16-3).
