With preseason hockey officially underway, we are that much closer to the puck dropping on the 2025-2026 NHL regular season. Fresh off the best campaign of his career, Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault enters the year looking to anchor the team's crease again and help guide the club to the playoffs for a second straight season.
After establishing himself as the Canadiens' number one goaltender, Montembeault enters the new campaign with more responsibility and pressure than ever. The Canadiens know their playoff hopes will once again rest heavily on his shoulders, and early signs from the preseason suggest he’s ready to embrace the challenge.