Sam Montembeault

Sam Montembeault stopped 18 of 22 shots en route to a 5-4 overtime victory against the Kraken on Tuesday. He wasn't tested often during the contest, as the Canadiens' defense blocked 23 shots in front of him.

Fantasy Impact

While Montembeault secured his second win in three starts, his individual numbers have been shaky to begin the campaign. He currently sports a poor .870 save percentage on the season. The good news for fantasy managers is that Montreal's improved team defense is keeping his workload manageable, which should help his win totals. He remains the team's clear No. 1 goalie, but he'll need to be sharper to be considered a truly reliable fantasy option.

Sam Montembeault allowed three goals on 25 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old netminder kept his team in the game during the season opener, but he was beaten for the game-winning goal midway through the third period. Toronto's final two tallies were scored into an empty net.

Fantasy Impact

Montembeault is coming off a career year in which he posted 31 wins and a 2.82 GAA over 62 appearances. Despite the loss, he enters the campaign as the clear No. 1 goaltender for a Canadiens team that is expected to be improved. He should be treated as a solid starting option in most fantasy formats and can be relied upon for a heavy workload.

Sam Montembeault stopped 25 of 27 shots in Saturday’s 5-2 win over Ottawa. The victory snapped a rough stretch for the 28-year-old netminder, who had dropped five of his last six starts prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Fantasy Impact

Montembeault has taken on a heavy workload this season, appearing in a career-high 43 games while posting a 19-21-3 record with a 2.97 GAA and an .897 save percentage. With no back-to-back sets over the next week, he could continue seeing regular starts unless head coach Martin St. Louis opts to work in Jakub Dobes following the two-week break. His fantasy value remains tied to volume rather than elite efficiency.

Montembeault entered in relief, stopping 11 of 12 shots for a .917 save percentage over 37:22. He allowed just one goal at even strength, helping Montreal keep the game within reach despite ultimately falling 5-3.

Fantasy Impact

While Montembeault didn’t factor into the decision, his steady performance could earn him more starts going forward. He’s shown flashes of potential, making him a viable streaming option in deeper leagues if he’s confirmed to start and the Canadiens tighten up defensively.

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.