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After a great performance against the powerhouses Boston Bruins that earned him his first All-Star last Saturday, Samuel Montembeault is back in front of the Habs’ cage to face Calgary Flames.
The Quebecer is looking to continue his momentum, which was also solid when he came on as a reinforcement Jake Allen in the game against the Lightning, stopping 22 of the 23 shots he faced.
Veteran Jacob Markstrom is automatically in front of the Fire net, and was in high demand during the first 20 minutes, facing 14 shots without flinching.
Early in the second period, Nazem Kadri continued his recent streak by opening the scoring with a spinning wrist shot that caught Montembeault off guard.
Just 17 seconds later, Gustav Lindström picked an opportune moment for his third NHL goal.
Before the end of the middle period, Connor Zary escaped CH’s control and was spotted by Rasmus Andersson at the edge of the net, giving the visitors the lead again.
The Swede took advantage of Christian Dvorak’s beautifully raised pass and beat his compatriot Markstrom with a precise shot into the top corner.
Jordan Harris he is suffering from an injury and that’s it Gustav Lindstrom which takes its place on the blue line. Harris will be evaluated daily.
for his part, Jesse Ylonen returns to the lineup, substituting Michael Pezzetta.
Building on a great start to the season, Sean Monahan he is facing several former teammates, the one who wore the colors of the Flames from 2013 to 2022.
“That’s a date I have circled on my calendar,” Monahan said. I spent 10 years in this city. I grew up there and I have fond memories of it. Calgary will always be my second home. »
The 29-year-old center has six goals and seven assists in 15 games.
Among the flames, Jonathan Huberdeau he would like to restart the season. The Quebecer has only scored two goals and five assists in 14 games so far this season.
Huberdeau seems destined to be used in the third row to the left of Mikael Backlund AND Blake Coleman.
Beginner goalkeeper Dustin Wolf he was sent back to the AHL, days after making his first start with the big club.
