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Canadiens locker room erupts after comeback as Montembeault takes center stage
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On Tuesday, Samuel Montembeault returned, and the Canadiens pulled off a big 3-2 win in Florida.
In Sunrise, the Habs were trailing 2-0 late in the third period before turning everything around. Cole Caufield sparked the comeback, then Nick Suzuki tied the game with 1:22 remaining.
In overtime, Suzuki finished the job on the power play, delivering a much-needed victory.
For Montembeault, it was a special night against his former team. He stopped 28 shots in his first game since December 9. It was also his first win since November 28, a detail that carries significant weight for a goaltender.
Samuel Montembeault and the wolf's head
The famous wolf's head has become a real symbol in that locker room. Montembeault has already received it this season after a 4-1 win against the Golden Knights, when Zachary Bolduc handed him the player-of-the-game honor. That night, he stopped 30 of 31 shots, and the moment stuck with fans.
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What a night for Monty!
His 2025-26 stat line also tells a story of ups and downs. At 29 years old, he has played 16 games, posting a 3.52 goals-against average and a .863 save percentage. Contract-wise, he carries a $3.15 million cap hit per season, with a 2025-26 base salary of $3.0 million.
We also shouldn't forget his recent stint with the Laval Rocket, a conditioning assignment announced on December 16. Recalled on December 27, he re-entered the picture at the right time, with a performance that reignited energy around him.
When the locker room buys in, you can feel it all the way out on the ice.