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Montreal Canadiens News
Montembeault will start in Vancouver on Tuesday.

The Canadiens have lost two straight (0-1-1) and will hope for a better result on Tuesday, with Montembeault tending the twine against a Vancouver Canucks squad coming off a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 28-year-old goalie has been solid lately, posting a 2.08 GAA and .922 SV% in his last six contests (4-1-1). He has a 2.89 GAA, .900 SV%, and four shutouts in 47 appearances this season (22-21-4).

Sam Montembeault
Dobes will start in Calgary on Saturday.

The Canadiens five-game winning streak snapped in their most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, and will switch to Dobes between the pipes on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. Dobes saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in his pervious contest, a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 23-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.63 GAA and .909 SV% in 10 games this season (6-2-1).

Jakub Dobes
Montembeault will start in Edmonton on Thursday.

The Canadiens have won five straight, continuing their push for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and will turn to Montembeault between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Montembeault was solid in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old Montembeault has only allowed eight goals in his last four games (4-0-0), posting a solid .927 SV%. The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +205 road underdogs against an Oilers squad that has lost six of their previous seven games (1-6-0).

Sam Montembeault
Montembeault will start vs. Buffalo on Monday.

The Canadiens have won four straight and will turn to Montembeault between the pipes on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Montembeault was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old Montembeault has has allowed three or fewer goals in eight of his last 10 (5-5-0), posting a .905 SV%. The Canadiens enter Monday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against a Sabres club amid a two-game losing skid.

Sam Montembeault
Dach underwent successful surgery on his knee and will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season.

Dach will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing successful knee surgery. The 24-year-old Dach has not lived up to potential this season, recording 22 points (10G / 22A) and a -29 plus/minus in 57 games.

Kirby Dach
Dobes will start in Buffalo on Saturday.

The Canadiens have won three straight, outscoring their opposition 13-5, and will turn to Dobes between the pipes on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Dobes struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on eight shots (.625 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.71 AA and .908 SV% in nine appearances this season (5-2-1).

Jakub Dobes
Anderson (upper-body) will play on Thursday vs. San Jose after leaving last game due to injury.

Anderson awkwardly collided face first in the board in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, exiting the contest with 12:43 time-on-ice. He will return to the ice on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, aiming to add to his 19 points (9G / 10A) through 58 games this season.

Josh Anderson
Montembeault will start vs. San Jose on Thursday.

The Canadiens have outscored the opposition 9-2 during a two-game winning streak and will roll with Montembeault between the pipes on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old Montembeault was tremendous in his previous outing, saving all 20 shots he faced, recording his fourth shutout of the season in an impressive 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Montembeault has a 2.90 GAA and .899 SV% in 44 games this season (20-21-3). The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -210 home favorites against a Sharks club amid a six-game losing skid (0-4-2).

Sam Montembeault
Beck will draw back into Montreal's lineup on Tuesday vs. Carolina.

Beck has not played since before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off but he will return to Montreal's lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 21-year-old Beck is averaging 9:45 time-on-ice and has yet to record a point through six games this season.

Owen Beck
Montembeault will start vs. Carolina on Tuesday.

Montembeault was excellent in his return from the 4Nations Face Off, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. He returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Montembeault has a 2.97 GAA and .897 SV% through 43 games this season (19-21-3).

Sam Montembeault
Heineman (upper-body) was a full participant in practice on Friday and is expected to return on Saturday vs. Ottawa.

Heineman suffered an upper-body injury after being involved in a traffic accident in mid January and missed 14 consecutive games leading up to the break for the 4-Nations Face Off. The 23-year-old has been impressive in his rookie season, averaging 11:09 time-on-ice and scoring 17 points (10G / 7A) in 41 games.

Emil Heineman
Montembeault will start in Ottawa on Saturday.

Montembeault was a member of the winning Canadian team at the 4-Nations Face Off but served as the team's third goaltender and did not play, making him well rested for Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The 28-year-old Montembeault has a 3.00 GAA, .897 SV%, and three shutouts in 42 appearances this season (18-21-3).

Sam Montembeault