Sam Montembeault makes 27 saves in win over Sharks
by Bruno Mulé | Canadiens Correspondent | Wed, Feb 5th 11:43am EST
Sam Montembeault turned aside 27 of 30 shots in Tuesday’s 4-3 victory over San Jose. The netminder allowed the Sharks to erase a pair of one-goal leads before Montreal took the lead for good on Joel Armia’s late shorthanded tally. This win snapped a three-game losing streak for Montembeault, during which he allowed 10 goals.
Fantasy Impact:
While Montembeault remains the Canadiens' top option in goal, his recent inconsistency makes him a risky fantasy play. His numbers—18-19-3 with a 2.99 GAA and an .898 save percentage—are middling, and he’s allowed three or more goals in five of his last six starts. Fantasy managers should monitor his workload, as Jakub Dobes is expected to start Wednesday against the Kings, leaving Montembeault’s next outing likely for Saturday versus the Devils or Sunday against the Lightning.
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