Samuel Montembeault is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who currently plays for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Montembeault was born on December 10, 1996, in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada. He began playing hockey at a young age and quickly developed a reputation as a skilled goaltender.
Montembeault played junior hockey for the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL).
In his final season with the Armada, he led the team to the President’s Cup championship and was named the QMJHL Goaltender of the Year.
Montembeault was drafted by the Florida Panthers in the third round (77th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.
He made his NHL debut with the Panthers in 2018 and has since played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.
Montembeault is known for his athleticism, quick reflexes, and competitive spirit.
He has established himself as a reliable backup goaltender in the NHL and is expected to play a key role for the Canadiens in the 2023-24 season.
Montembeault is also a member of the Canadian national hockey team and has represented his country at the world championships and the Olympics.
In the 2022-23 season, Montembeault has been one of the most impressive goaltenders in the NHL.
He has a record of 18-10-1 with a 2.51 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage.
Montembeault’s strong play has helped the Canadiens stay in the playoff race despite injuries to their top goaltender, Carey Price.
Montembeault is a rising star in the NHL and is expected to be a key part of the Canadiens’ future.
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