Canadiens make first decision ahead of game vs. Stars as goalie decision looms
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We have an initial announcement ahead of today's game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Dallas Stars.
On Sunday, Martin St-Louis has already made a decision before facing the Stars in Dallas. The Club confirmed that there will be no morning skate.
"The Habs will look to close out their road trip in style against the high-powered Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Sunday.
The Canadiens are not scheduled for a morning skate on Sunday."
- Montreal Canadiens
The Canadiens are not scheduled for a morning skate on Sunday."
- Montreal Canadiens
That removes a big clue for fans. In this context, the question of the starting goaltender automatically comes back into play.
We still expect to see Samuel Montembeault in goal for the CH
Despite that, many indeed expect to see Samuel Montembeault between the pipes against Dallas. Marc Denis mentioned it on the air on RDS, and it would follow logical reasoning.
Montembeault has played 16 games this season, with a record of 6 wins, 6 losses, and 1 overtime loss. His save percentage is .863 and his goals-against average sits at 3.52.
The other piece is the overall picture in goal.
Jakub Dobes has 21 games under his belt, with a 13-5-3 record, a goals-against average a little over 3 per game, and a .889 save percentage.
Montembeault, for his part, is 29 years old and carries an average salary of $3.15 million per season. His contract also provides stability, which matters when the schedule gets busy.
In the end, the first decision has been made, and it's easy to understand.
No morning skate means more suspense, and better energy management ahead of facing a Western powerhouse.
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