Canadiens Call Pre-Game Press Conference, Name Starter for Crucial Game vs. Oilers
We have some news from the Montreal Canadiens on this eve of the trade deadline, but more importantly, on this game day.
First of all, please note that there will be no practice today and that the media have been called for a press conference with Martin St-Louis, which will take place later today.
All details are in the official statement from the Montreal Canadiens.
However, St-Louis and selected players will answer media questions at the arena before the game."
Montreal Canadiens
So, it's a date!
The Canadiens announce a pre-game press conference and confirm that Samuel Montembeault will be in net tonight
We already know the identity of the starting goaltender against Connor McDavid's Oilers tonight.
Samuel Montembeault gets the start in Edmonton:
Samuel Montembeault, 28 years old, 6 feet 3 inches, and 218 pounds, has a record of 22 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses this season, with a goals-against average of 2.90 and a save percentage of .899.
Jakub Dobes, 23 years old, 6 feet 4 inches, and 215 pounds, has a record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 overtime loss this season, with a goals-against average of 2.63 and a save percentage of .909.
A reminder that the game between the Canadiens and the Oilers is scheduled for 9:00 PM tonight, live from Edmonton.
More details to follow.
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MARS 6 | 1525 ANSWERS Canadiens Call Pre-Game Press Conference, Name Starter for Crucial Game vs. Oilers If it were your decision, who would be the starting goalie tonight in Edmonton? | ||
| Samuel Montembeault | 893 | 58.6 % |
| Jakub Dobes | 632 | 41.4 % |
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