Kahkonen allowed eight goals on 30 shots (.733 SV%) in his worst start of the season as he was rocked by Washington in his previous start for his fifth-straight loss. The 26-year-old Sharks' backup has struggled all season, as shown by his 8-14-5 record, 3.68 GAA and .882 SV%. He takes on the Colorado Avalanche, who have lost three straight after a 3-2 overtime loss to Seattle last game and are eight in the NHL in shots per game (33.1).
Sund currently plays for Rogle BK Angelholm in the SHL. The 27-year-old defenseman has one goal and eight assists in 40 games this season.
Montembeault allowed six goals on 41 shots (.854 SV%) for his third loss in four games as he was crushed by Carolina in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been the better of the two Canadien goaltenders this year, with his 11-11-2 record, 3.29 GAA and .906 SV%. He takes on the New Jersey Devils, who have won two straight games and are fourth in the NHL in shots per game (34.2) and sixth in goals (3.46).
Dach has 12 goals, 23 assists, 99 SOG, 43 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 54 games played this season but will miss Thursday's contest vs. Carolina due to a non-covid-related illness. Rem Pitlick will replace him in the Canadiens lineup.
Kahkonen stopped 12 of 13 shots (.923 SV%) for his third victory in four games as he beat Washington last game but was forced to leave after 37:03 TOI due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old has finished with a save percentage above .900 in his last four starts yet still has an ugly .880 SV%, 3.69 GAA and 8-10-4 record on the season. He will take on the Vegas Golden Knights, who have won three straight and are 10th in the NHL in shots (32.6).
Montembeault stopped 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) and snapped a two-game losing streak as he defeated the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been reliable all season, as shown by his 11-10-2 record, 3.17 GAA and .909 SV%. He will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who have won eight of their last nine games after a 3-2 win over Washington last game.
Kahkonen left the Sharks game vs. Washington (Feb 12th) after just 37:04 TOI due to a concussion and will be forced to miss Tuesday's game. The 26-year-old has an 8-10-4 record, with a 3.69 GAA and a .880 SV%.
