Samuel Montembeault

Three straight wins, calmer reads, fewer rebounds. Sam Montembeault may not be reinvented — just rediscovered.

A mixed night for Canadian teams: quiet progress for some, familiar warning signs for others. The standings didn’t shift — the pressure did.

Rookie goalie Jacob Fowler is making waves in Montreal—calm, focused, and keeping the Canadiens in games one save at a time.

Did the Canadiens’ overtime win in Dallas show how far this young team has come — and how dangerous they’re becoming on the road?

Can the Canadiens learn from a sloppy 6–1 loss to Tampa Bay, or is this becoming a pattern they can’t shake?

Would the Canadiens be bold or reckless to trade a prospect haul for Binnington and Kyrou—and is this blockbuster even worth considering?

Can the Canadiens’ calm, confident road win in Vegas be the clearest sign yet that this young team is starting to find its real identity?

The Canadiens are shaky in net, but is calling up Jacob Fowler now the answer—or a risk that could stall the kid’s long-term growth?

Ovechkin stole the headlines, but the real question is: what did Montreal learn from an 8–4 night that showed both promise and problems?

Why did Montreal fall short again? The effort was there — the swagger wasn’t. Is this the moment the Canadiens rediscover their edge?

Can the Canadiens rebound after a 7-0 blowout? Lessons from Dallas’ speed, Newhook’s injury, and sticking to the game plan will tell.

Why are the Canadiens playing with confidence this season? Is it luck, or is there a method behind Montreal’s young team’s success?