After nearly pulling off a comeback victory against Detroit, the Habs looked to get back in the win column on Monday against Seattle. This time, they got the early lead and nearly blew it but held on for the 4-2 victory.
The past week was a bit of a mixed bag for the Habs who picked up a road win to end their trip on a high note before suffering a pair of losses, one ugly and the other on the heels of an impressive comeback.
The Habs pulled off a late comeback on Saturday night against Detroit to overcome an ugly opening period but came up a bit short in the end, falling 5-4 in overtime.
On Friday, Samuel Montembeault received a three-year contract extension worth $9.45 million in total. As one of the better goalies from his 2015 draft class, it’s a well-earned deal for the netminder.
The news is in for Alex Newhook’s lower-body injury and it’s not ideal as the team announced Saturday that the winger will miss the next 10-12 weeks with a high ankle sprain.
After a pretty good start to the season in October, the Habs came back down a bit but still had some players shine more than others. Who were their top performers? Vote now for the monthly three stars.
The Habs have locked up Samuel Montembeault for a few more years, announcing on Friday that they’ve signed him to a three-year contract extension. The deal, which begins in 2024-25, carries a $3.15 million cap hit.
The Habs returned home on Thursday to take on the Panthers. The game was close through 40 minutes but Florida was able to score early and often on Cayden Primeau in the third as they picked up the 5-1 victory.
Montreal’s road trip came to an end on Wednesday as they were in Columbus to face the Blue Jackets. They were able to overcome a very sloppy start, setting the stage for a late game-winner in a 4-2 victory.
In the late 1960s, former GM Sam Pollock lamented a lack of physicality in his team. Today, Martin St. Louis hasn’t made such a statement but it’s an element in Montreal’s game that needs to be addressed.