Sam Montembeault Was Reportedly Disappointed After Not Playing Against the Sabres
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The confidence of a goaltender can be very fragile, and it's definitely an issue right now for Montreal Canadiens goalie Samuel Montembeault.
There's been a lot of talk about Jakub Dobes' brilliant performances and the decision Martin St-Louis has to make, but what does Montembeault think?
What impact is this having on his confidence?
According to a report by Dave Lévesque on TVA Sports, Montembeault was a bit disappointed with Martin St-Louis' decision.
A statement from Samuel Montembeault that says a lot
The big concern in this situation is how it might affect Montembeault's confidence and future performances, and his recent comments don't sound very reassuring in that regard:
"Of course, when you have a bad game, it's always nice to play again soon after to move on quickly.
It's important to put it behind you fast.
If you carry it around too long, you'll go into a game and overthink things."
- Samuel Montembeault
It's important to put it behind you fast.
If you carry it around too long, you'll go into a game and overthink things."
- Samuel Montembeault
So does that mean Montembeault will overthink in his next start and be too much in his own head?
What will happen if Dobes gets the start again tonight?
This will be something to keep an eye on, because it's really important for the Montreal Canadiens to have two strong goaltenders, especially with such a condensed schedule this season.
In any case, Montembeault is putting in the work and taking concrete steps to try to get his season back on track:
That's the only thing he can really control right now.
I'm so happy for Dobes, but I also feel bad for Montembeault - seeing so many people already setting him aside, especially after everything he did for the Canadiens last season.
And you - which one would you send in net in Calgary?
Dobes has a 3-0-0 record this season, with a goals-against average of 1.63 and a save percentage of .939.
Montembeault, meanwhile, has a 2-2-0 record, with a goals-against average of 3.26 and a save percentage of .857.
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