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Samuel Montembeault (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃tɑ̃bo] ; born October 30, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the third round, 77th overall, by the Florida Panthers in the 2015 NHL entry draft.

Key Information

Playing career

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Junior

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Montembeault first played midget hockey in his native Quebec, with the Trois-Rivières Estacades of the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League (QMAAA) from 2011 to 2013.[1] Showing early promise as the starting goaltender with the Estacades, Montembeault was named to the QMAAA Second All-Star Team and received the league's Best Goalie Prospect award for the 2012–13 season.[2] He was then selected 40th overall by the Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in the 2013 Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) entry draft.[3]

After appearing in a career high 52 games with the Armada during his second QMJHL season in 2014–15,[4] Montembeault was selected by the Florida Panthers in the third round (77th overall) of the 2015 NHL entry draft.[5]

In the following QMJHL season, he recorded a 17–19–8 record with a 2.63 goals against average (GAA), .901 save percentage, along with three shutouts. Leading the Armada into the postseason, Montembeault was named the Vaughn Canadian Hockey League Goaltender of the Week in early April after earning a 3–1 record, 2.27 GAA and .933 save percentage during Blainville's first round playoff series win against the Val-d'Or Foreurs.[6] Collectively, Montembeault finished the postseason with a 2.45 GAA, .925 save percentage and one shutout.[7]

On May 10, 2016, Montembeault was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Florida Panthers.[8] He subsequently returned for his final season of major junior with the Armada, establishing new career highs with both a 2.40 GAA and a .907 save percentage in 2016–17.[9]

Professional

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Florida Panthers

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Montembeault first attended the Panthers' training camp in 2017 before reassignment to the American Hockey League (AHL) with affiliate, the Springfield Thunderbirds. On October 13, 2017, he made 25 saves in a 3–2 defeat to the Providence Bruins, being his professional debut for the Thunderbirds.[10] Montembeault collected his first win in his seventh outing, backstopping the Thunderbirds in a 5–3 decision over the Hartford Wolf Pack on November 3, 2017.[11] With Springfield finishing well out of Calder Cup playoff contention, Montembeault compiled a total of 13 wins through 41 games during the 2017–18 season.[12]

Montembeault with the Thunderbirds in 2019

Montembeault was again re-assigned to continue in the AHL with Springfield to begin the 2018–19 season. After 33 games with the Thunderbirds, having already matched his previous win totals, Montembeault received his first recall by the Panthers due to starting goaltender Roberto Luongo briefly leaving the team on bereavement in February 2019.[13] In his second recall to the Panthers following an injury to backup James Reimer, Montembeault made his NHL debut in a 4–3 overtime defeat to the Carolina Hurricanes at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida on March 2, 2019.[14]

Montreal Canadiens

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On October 1, 2021, Montembeault was placed on waivers by the Panthers whereas he was claimed by the Montreal Canadiens the following day.[15] He made his Canadiens debut a few days later in a 6–2 preseason loss against the Toronto Maple Leafs, but was widely credited for a strong performance despite weak defending by the team.[16] With starting goaltender Carey Price taking a leave of absence for mental health reasons, Montembeault became the primary backup goaltender to veteran Jake Allen.[17] Following an injury to Allen on January 12, 2022 in a game against the Boston Bruins, Montembeault intermittently became the Canadiens' starting goaltender for a period of two months.[18] Over the course of this run, he became the first goaltender in team history to post 48+ saves in two consecutives games[19] and earned his first career NHL shutout win against the Buffalo Sabres on February 23.[20] Upon Allen's return, Montembeault played only sparingly, however, after the former was re-injured in early April, he again became the team's starting goaltender.[21] At the conclusion of the season, Montembeault underwent corrective wrist surgery.[22]

On July 18, 2022, Montembeault was re-signed to a two-year, $2 million contract extension with the Canadiens.[23] Beginning the 2022–23 season as Allen's backup, he was soon noted for markedly improved performance, particularly when evaluated by advanced statistics.[24] After yet another injury to Allen in January 2023 necessitated Montembeault taking over the starter role, he appeared in eight straight games, posting a 4–4–0 record with a .930 save percentage in that span. Kent Hughes, the team's general manager, praised his play and said "he still has a lot to experience as a goalie, but we see the potential. So Sam definitely isn't going anywhere."[25] Discussion then ensued amongst sports media of whether Montembeault should be treated as the team's main goaltender on a long-term basis.[26] Upon Allen's return, the two largely alternated starts on an equal basis.[27] Following the season, Montembeault finished second to captain Nick Suzuki for the Molson Cup honor as team player of the year.[28]

With prospect goaltender Cayden Primeau no longer exempt from waivers entering the 2023–24 season, the Canadiens began play with a rotation of three goaltenders that included both Montembeault as well as Jake Allen.[29] Montembeault appeared in ten games in the first two months of the season, going 5–3–1 and recording a .910 save percentage, before it was announced on December 1 that he had been re-signed to a three-year, $9.45 million contract.[30] He ultimately appeared in 41 total games, a new career high, with a 16-15-9 record and a .903 save percentage.[31]

Montembeault had a 48-save shutout victory in the Canadiens' 2024–25 season opener against the Maple Leafs, setting an NHL record for the most saves in a season-opening shutout.[32] Thereafter, he would register his 17th win of the campaign on January 21, 2025, establishing a new career best over the course of a full season.[33] With a 31–24–7 record over 62 appearances and a .902 save percentage, he was again the team's Molson Cup runner-up behind Suzuki.[34] Montembeault was credited with a key role in the Canadiens qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in four years.[35] He started his first NHL playoff game on April 21, making 29 saves in a 3–2 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.[36] In the third game of the series, with the Canadiens and Capitals tied 2–2, he was forced to exit with an apparent injury, yielding the net to rookie Jakub Dobeš. Capitals starting goaltender Logan Thompson subsequently also departed due to injury, and the Canadiens would ultimately win the game 6–3.[37] Montembeault would be sidelined for the remainder of the series, with later confirmation that he had torn two groin muscles which would not require surgical intervention.[38]

After struggling at the onset of the 2025–26 season,[39] Montembeault was reassigned to the Canadiens' AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, on December 16, 2025, for conditioning purposes.[40] He was recalled to the roster with the resumption of league play after the Christmas holidays, and started his first game in almost a month on December 30, earning an overtime victory against the Panthers.[41]

Personal life

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As a youth, Montembeault was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and himself played baseball, primarily in the catcher position.[42][43] He has one sibling, a brother named Matthieu.[44]

Montembeault met his fiancée, fellow Québécois Daryanne Ayotte, while playing for the QMJHL's Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in 2017.[45] The couple were engaged in September 2024[46] and married at the Four Seasons Hotel in Montreal eleven months later.[47]

International play

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Medal record
Men's ice hockey
Representing  Canada
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Finland/Latvia
4 Nations Face-Off
Winner 2025 Canada/United States

Internationally, Montembeault first represented Team Canada at the 2016 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships,[48] however, as the team's third goaltender, did not see any tournament play.[49]

Following the Montreal Canadiens not qualifying for the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs, Montembeault accepted an invitation to join the Canadian national senior team for the ensuing IIHF World Championships.[50] In his first international appearance, he recorded a shutout victory over Latvia.[51] Ultimately starting seven of his country's ten games, including all in the knockout rounds, Montembeault posted a 1.42 GAA and a .939 save percentage en route to Canada winning the championship final.[52]

In December 2024, Montembeault was named as one of three goaltenders, alongside Jordan Binnington and Adin Hill, to the Canadian roster for the NHL-sanctioned 4 Nations Face-Off held in the midst of the 2024–25 campaign.[53][54] Assuming the role as Canada's third goaltender,[55] he ultimately did not see any game action throughout, but nonetheless won a gold medal following their overtime defeat of archrivals the United States on February 20, 2025 in the tournament final.[56][57]

Career statistics

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Regular season and playoffs

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2011–12 Trois-Rivières Estacades QMAAA 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.00 1.000 — — — — — — — —
2012–13 Trois-Rivières Estacades QMAAA 19 11 7 1 1110 47 1 2.54 .915 6 4 1 365 17 0 2.79 .915
2013–14 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 14 9 1 1 714 28 0 2.35 .898 1 1 0 53 3 0 3.40 .824
2014–15 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 52 33 11 7 3104 134 3 2.59 .891 6 2 4 353 14 0 2.38 .878
2015–16 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 47 17 19 8 2711 119 3 2.63 .901 11 5 5 685 28 1 2.45 .925
2016–17 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 41 28 9 1 2226 89 6 2.40 .907 18 12 6 1070 42 0 2.35 .910
2017–18 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 41 13 23 3 2196 119 2 3.25 .896 — — — — — — — —
2018–19 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 39 13 16 8 2188 118 1 3.24 .899 — — — — — — — —
2018–19 Florida Panthers NHL 11 4 3 2 592 30 0 3.05 .894 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Florida Panthers NHL 14 5 5 1 701 39 0 3.34 .890 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Springfield Thunderbirds AHL 11 5 5 1 659 33 1 3.00 .918 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Syracuse Crunch AHL 13 8 4 1 775 37 1 2.86 .898 — — — — — — — —
2021–22 Montreal Canadiens NHL 38 8 18 6 1943 122 1 3.77 .891 — — — — — — — —
2022–23 Montreal Canadiens NHL 40 16 19 3 2334 133 0 3.42 .901 — — — — — — — —
2023–24 Montreal Canadiens NHL 41 16 15 9 2429 127 0 3.14 .903 — — — — — — — —
2024–25 Montreal Canadiens NHL 62 31 24 7 3534 165 4 2.80 .902 3 0 2 152 7 0 2.76 .908
NHL totals 206 80 84 28 11,532 616 5 3.21 .899 3 0 2 152 7 0 2.76 .908

International

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Year Team Event Result GP W L OT MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2016 Canada WJC 6th — — — — — — — — —
2023 Canada WC 1st place, gold medalist(s) 7 6 1 0 423 10 1 1.42 .939
2025 Canada 4NF 1st place, gold medalist(s) — — — — — — — — —
Senior totals 7 6 1 0 423 10 1 1.42 —

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
QMAAA
Second All-Star Team 2013 [58]
Best Goalie Prospect 2013 [59]
CHL
CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game 2015 [60]
CHL Canada/Russia Series 2015 [61]
QMJHL
QMJHL Second All-Star Team 2017 [62]
AHL
AHL All-Star Game 2019 [63]

References

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Samuel Montembeault (born October 30, 1996) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). Drafted by the Florida Panthers in the third round, 77th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Montembeault developed in the American Hockey League (AHL) with affiliates of the Panthers before making his NHL debut on March 2, 2019, against the Carolina Hurricanes, where he made 22 saves in relief of Roberto Luongo in a 4–3 overtime loss. Claimed off waivers by the Canadiens on October 2, 2021, he has since become a key part of their goaltending tandem, posting a career record of 84 wins, 88 losses, and 29 overtime losses in 216 games with a 3.25 goals-against average (GAA) and .899 save percentage as of November 2025. Internationally, Montembeault represented Canada at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship as the third goaltender and earned a gold medal at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, where he played seven games (4–2–1 record) with a 1.42 GAA and .939 save percentage, including the gold-medal win against Latvia. He also represented Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, winning gold as a backup goaltender. Montembeault's professional career began after being selected in the third round of the 2015 QMJHL Entry Draft by the , where he played three seasons, posting a 2.57 GAA and .917 save percentage over 138 games. Following his NHL draft, he spent four seasons in the AHL with the and , achieving a career AHL record of 58-53-15 with a 2.79 GAA and .906 save percentage, highlighted by a 2020-21 season where he went 5-5-1 with a 3.34 GAA after his NHL claim. With the Canadiens, he secured his first NHL on October 9, 2024, against the , making an NHL-record 48 saves in a season-opening 1–0 victory, and finished the 2024–25 regular season with a career-high 31 wins, 2.82 GAA, and .901 save percentage in 62 games. As of November 2025, he has appeared in 10 games during the 2025–26 season with a 4–4–1 record, 3.61 GAA, and .857 save percentage. On December 1, 2023, Montembeault signed a three-year contract extension with worth $9.45 million (average annual value of $3.15 million), solidifying his role as a foundational piece for the team. Born in , Montembeault stands at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 218 pounds, catching left-handed; he grew up idolizing legend and has cited playing for his hometown province as a lifelong dream. Despite early challenges adjusting to the NHL's pace after his waiver claim, Montembeault has emerged as a reliable starter, contributing to Canada's international success—including consideration for the roster following his 4 Nations performance—and earning a reputation as a prominent NHL netminder from a mid-round draft pick.

Early life

Birth and family

Samuel Montembeault was born on October 30, 1996, in Bécancour, Quebec, Canada. Of French-Canadian descent, Montembeault grew up in the small town of Bécancour, located along the south shore of the St. Lawrence River in central Quebec, an area steeped in the province's prominent hockey culture. He was raised by his parents, Mario Montembeault and Manon Royer, with his mother providing strong support throughout his early life; she attended his NHL debut in 2019 and expressed immense pride in her son's achievement. Montembeault is the only member of his family to pursue ice hockey as a sport. Montembeault stands 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) tall and weighs 218 lb (99 kg), catching left-handed.

Youth development

Montembeault showed an early affinity for , beginning his organized play at age seven in the novice category with the local minor hockey association in , in the fall of 2003. Despite being positioned as a forward in initial games, he frequently gravitated toward the , demonstrating an instinctive preference for goaltending that his family quickly recognized as a passion. This self-driven interest marked the start of his development in the sport, where he focused on basic positioning and reaction skills in unstructured youth practices. With strong family encouragement, Montembeault advanced through Quebec's minor hockey system, participating in programs offered by the Association Hockey Mineur Bécancour (AHM Bécancour). These community-based initiatives provided foundational training in a supportive environment, emphasizing fun and skill-building for young players in the region. His early experiences as a helped cultivate core techniques, such as crease management and puck tracking, through regular drills and local scrimmages typical of Quebec's amateur youth leagues. Montembeault continued his amateur progression at the bantam and midget levels, joining the Estacades in the Quebec Junior AAA Hockey League (QMAAA) by 2011. In these competitive yet non-professional settings, he benefited from initial coaching in regional programs that stressed goaltending fundamentals, including stance, glove work, and decision-making under pressure. Local instructors in 's minor hockey network played a pivotal role in refining his style, fostering a calm demeanor and technical base that distinguished him among peers before transitioning to major juniors.

Playing career

Junior career

Montembeault began his junior hockey career with the Estacades of the Midget AAA Hockey League (QMAAA) during the 2011–12 season, appearing in one game. In the following 2012–13 season, he established himself as the starting , posting an 11-7-1 record with a 2.54 goals-against average (GAA) and .915 save percentage over 19 games, while leading the Estacades to the where he recorded a 4-2-0 mark in six appearances. His performance earned him recognition as the QMAAA Second Team and the league's Best Goalie Prospect award for 2013. Following his midget success, Montembeault was selected in the third round, 40th overall, by the in the 2013 QMJHL Entry Draft. He joined the for the 2013–14 QMJHL season, making his debut in 14 regular-season games with a 9-1-1 record, 2.35 GAA, and .898 save percentage, and also appeared in one playoff game. Over the next three seasons, Montembeault developed into the team's primary , starting 52 games in 2014–15 with 33 wins, a 2.59 GAA, and three shutouts, helping the reach the playoffs despite a second-round exit. In 2015–16, he played 47 regular-season games, achieving 17 wins, a 2.63 GAA, and .901 save percentage, and contributed significantly in the postseason with five wins and a .925 save percentage across 11 games, including one , as the Armada advanced to the QMJHL finals. Montembeault's consistency led to his selection for the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, where he represented Team Cherry. His junior tenure culminated in the 2016–17 season, during which he recorded 28 wins, six , a 2.40 GAA, and .907 save percentage in 41 games, earning him a spot on the QMJHL Second All-Star Team; in the playoffs, he backstopped the Armada to the QMJHL finals, where they lost to the , recording 12 wins and a .910 save percentage over 18 games. Montembeault's strong QMJHL performance also drew NHL attention, resulting in his selection by the in the third round, 77th overall, of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft.

Florida Panthers

On May 10, 2016, Montembeault signed a three-year entry-level contract with the , the team that had selected him in the third round (77th overall) of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The deal carried a cap hit of $725,833 per season and marked his transition to professional hockey following his junior career. From 2017 to 2021, Montembeault was primarily assigned to the Panthers' (AHL) affiliate, the , where he developed as a starting . In his rookie AHL season of 2017–18, he appeared in 41 games, posting a 13–23–1 record with a 3.25 goals-against average (GAA) and .896 save percentage. He continued with Springfield in 2018–19 (39 games, 13–24–3, 3.24 GAA, .899 save percentage) and 2019–20 (11 games, 5–5–1, 3.00 GAA, .918 save percentage), earning a selection to the 2019 AHL All-Star Game as a representative of the Thunderbirds. In the 2020–21 season, shortened by the , Montembeault was loaned to the , the AHL affiliate of the , where he recorded an 8–4–1 mark with a 2.86 GAA and .898 save percentage in 13 games. Montembeault made his NHL debut with the Panthers on March 2, 2019, entering in relief during a 4–3 overtime loss to the at the BB&T Center, where he made 22 saves on 24 shots. Over the 2018–19 and 2019–20 seasons, he appeared in a total of 25 NHL games for , compiling a 9–8–3 record with a 3.18 GAA and .892 save percentage, serving primarily as a backup to and . His limited NHL exposure highlighted his role as an emerging prospect within the organization. On October 1, 2021, the placed Montembeault on waivers, and he was claimed by the the next day, October 2, 2021, ending his tenure with .

Montreal Canadiens

Montembeault was claimed off waivers by the from the on October 2, 2021. In the 2021–22 season, Montembeault began as the backup goaltender to Jake Allen, with sidelined due to a long-term injury. Following Allen's injury on January 12, 2022, against the , Montembeault assumed an intermittent starting role for the remainder of the season. He appeared in 38 games, posting an 8–18–6 record with a 3.77 goals-against average (GAA) and .891 save percentage. On July 18, 2022, Montembeault signed a two-year, $2 million extension with the Canadiens, carrying an average annual value of $1 million. During the 2022–23 season, Montembeault split time with Allen, appearing in 40 games and recording a 16–19–3 mark with a 3.42 GAA and .901 save percentage. In the 2023–24 season, he continued to share duties but showed marked improvement, playing 41 games with a 16–15–9 record, a 3.14 GAA, and .903 save percentage, solidifying his status as a potential long-term starter. On December 1, 2023, Montembeault agreed to a three-year, $9.45 million extension with the Canadiens, effective from the 2024–25 season through 2026–27, with an average annual value of $3.15 million. The 2024–25 season marked Montembeault's breakout, as he established himself as the Canadiens' primary starter with a career-high 62 games played, a 31–24–7 record, a 2.82 GAA, and .901 save percentage. He opened the year with a 48-save against the on October 9, 2024. Montembeault reached his 17th win of the season on January 21, 2025, against the , surpassing his previous career high. Montembeault made his NHL playoff debut in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 21, 2025, against the . He started the first three games of the series but suffered a lower-body injury in Game 3 on April 25, later diagnosed as torn groin muscles, which sidelined him for the remainder of Montreal's first-round loss. Entering the 2025–26 season as Montreal's primary , Montembeault has appeared in 10 games as of November 16, 2025, posting a 4–5–1 record with a 3.61 GAA and .858 save percentage.

International career

IIHF World Championship

Montembeault was selected to represent Team Canada at the , co-hosted by , , and , from May 12 to 28. Joining goaltenders and on the roster, Montembeault emerged as a key figure in net despite initially serving in a capacity. Throughout the tournament, Montembeault appeared in seven of Canada's ten games, including all three playoff contests and the gold medal final against . He recorded a 5-1-0 record, a 1.42 goals-against average, and a .939 save percentage, stopping 153 of 163 shots faced. Notable performances included a 27-save effort in the quarterfinal 4–1 win over and a 21-save victory in the championship game, where Canada defeated 5–2 to secure the title. Montembeault's strong play was instrumental in Canada's triumph, marking the nation's first world title since 2021 and its 28th overall. His contributions earned praise for stabilizing the goaltending tandem during critical moments, helping Team outscore opponents 38–16 across the tournament. Montembeault was named to Team 's roster for the , co-hosted by , , and , , from May 9 to 25. Serving primarily as a backup behind , he appeared in limited action during the tournament. advanced through the preliminary round but was eliminated in the quarterfinals with a 2–1 loss to , finishing fifth overall.

4 Nations Face-Off

Montembeault was selected to represent Team Canada at the inaugural 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, an international hockey tournament featuring NHL players from Canada, the , , and . As one of three goaltenders on the roster—alongside of the and of the —Montembeault served as the third option behind the primary netminders. The tournament took place from February 12 to 20, 2025, with games hosted at in , , and in , , replacing the NHL's annual for that year. Despite his selection, Montembeault did not appear in any of Canada's five games due to the depth chart, with Binnington and Hill handling all goaltending duties. Canada advanced through the round-robin stage undefeated before defeating the 3–2 in during the championship game on February 20 in , securing the gold medal. Montembeault's inclusion on the roster highlighted his rising status following strong performances at prior events like the IIHF .

Personal life

Family and relationships

Montembeault announced his to longtime girlfriend Daryanne Ayotte in September 2024, proposing during a beachside picnic after six years together. The couple, who met at a corn festival in Saint-Célestin, , in 2018, married on August 16, 2025, in a ceremony at the Four Seasons Hôtel Montréal. Raised in , Montembeault maintains strong ties to his family, including parents Mario Montembeault and Manon Royer. Ayotte, also , has been a key source of support in his life, sharing activities like attending international tournaments and modeling for team apparel. The couple owns two dogs, Gucci and Gigi, which are central to their home life. Montembeault balances his demanding NHL schedule by prioritizing downtime with Ayotte and their pets, often enjoying walks, movies, and simple meals to recharge after games. This family-oriented approach helps him navigate the pressures of professional hockey while staying connected to his roots.

Interests and background

Born in , Montembeault embodies a strong French-Canadian identity rooted in the province's hockey-centric culture and community-oriented values. As a native of the Sainte-Gertrude sector, he maintains close ties to his hometown, where residents view him as a local pride and symbol of perseverance from small-town roots. Beyond hockey, Montembeault has shared that he played as a youth, primarily as a , an experience that influenced his quick reflexes and adaptability on the ice. In interviews, he has highlighted his detailed knowledge of NHL players' shooting hands and stick tape colors as a personal quirk developed through avid observation, reflecting his analytical and calm demeanor under pressure. Montembeault engages in limited but meaningful , serving as an for Entraide Bécancour Inc.'s 2025 fundraising campaign to support food distribution and community building in his hometown, aiming to raise $300,000. He has also participated in the Children's Foundation events, such as the Dream Big , to aid youth initiatives.

Career statistics and awards

Regular season and playoffs

Montembeault began his NHL career as a backup goaltender with the in the 2018–19 season before being claimed off waivers by the in October 2021, where he gradually transitioned into a more prominent role. Over his first few seasons with , he split time between the NHL and AHL, appearing in limited games with save percentages hovering around .890 and goals against averages near 3.30, reflecting his development as a reliable depth option. By the 2022–23 season, Montembeault emerged as a key starter for the Canadiens, posting 40 appearances with 16 wins and a .901 save percentage, marking his establishment as a primary netminder. His performance continued to improve in subsequent years, including a breakout 2024–25 season where he set career highs in games played (62), wins (31), shutouts (4), and achieved a 2.82 alongside a .901 save percentage, solidifying his role as Montreal's starting . As of November 16, 2025, through the ongoing 2025–26 season, Montembeault has accumulated 216 regular-season games, 84 wins, a 3.22 , and a .897 save percentage, demonstrating steady progression from a claim to a cornerstone player, though the current season has seen a slower start with a .857 save percentage in 10 games.
SeasonTeamGPGSWLT/OGAGAASV%SO
2018–19FLA1110432303.04.8940
2019–20FLA149551393.34.8900
2021–22MTL383081861223.77.8911
2022–23MTL4039161931333.42.9010
2023–24MTL4140161591273.14.9030
2024–25MTL6260312471662.82.9014
2025–26MTL109441343.61.8570
Total2161978488296513.22.8975
Prior to his full NHL commitment, Montembeault spent significant time in the (AHL) with affiliates like the and , where he played 104 games from 2017–18 to 2020–21, recording a 3.17 , .900 save percentage, and five shutouts while honing his skills as a professional. Montembeault made his NHL playoff debut in the 2024–25 postseason with the Canadiens, who qualified for the first time since 2021, but his appearances were limited to three games in the first round against the , where he posted a 0–2 record, 2.76 , and .908 save percentage amid a series loss. These outings highlighted his poise under pressure despite the team's elimination, with no prior playoff experience in his career up to that point.
PlayoffsTeamGPGSWLT/OGAGAASV%SO
2024–25MTL3302072.76.9080
Total3302072.76.9080

International

Montembeault represented at the junior level as the third goaltender at the 2016 , earning a without appearing in games. At the senior level, he played in the 2023 , where he posted strong performance metrics across seven appearances.
YearTournamentGPTOIGAGAASV%SO
2016IIHF World Junior Championship00:000--0
2023IIHF World Championship7423:07101.42.9391
He recorded 5 wins in those 2023 outings. Montembeault was named to Canada's roster for the 2025 4 Nations but did not play in any games during the tournament.

Awards and honors

During his junior career in the Major Midget AAA League (QMAAA) with the Estacades, Montembeault was named to the Second Team and awarded Best Goalie Prospect in 2013. In the Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) with the , he earned a spot on the Second Team in 2017. At the professional level in the (AHL), Montembeault participated in the in 2019 while with the . He has not received any major individual National Hockey League (NHL) awards, such as the . Internationally, Montembeault won a with at the 2016 (as third goaltender) and the 2023 . He also earned a as a member of the Canadian roster at the 2025 4 Nations , though he did not appear in games during the tournament.

References

  1. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/player/sam-montembeault-8478470
  2. https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/m/montesa01.html
  3. https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm/statistics/301/61
  4. https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/187526/samuel-montembeault
  5. https://www.nhl.com/news/toronto-maple-leafs-montreal-canadiens-game-recap-october-9
  6. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/dec-1-three-year-contract-extension-for-samuel-montembeault
  7. https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/3942714/sam-montembeault
  8. https://www.nhl.com/news/montreal-montembeault-solid-start-leads-to-canada-4-nations-selection
  9. https://www.lecourriersud.com/actualites/premiere-montrealaise-inattendue-pour-samuel-montembeault/
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  13. https://www.thehockeywriters.com/docs/sam-montembeault/
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  19. https://puckpedia.com/player/sam-montembeault
  20. https://theahl.com/stats/player/6809
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  25. https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask?q=sam%2Bmontembeault%2Bwhen%2Bwinning%2B2024-2025
  26. https://www.nhl.com/schedule/playoff-series/2025/series-c/canadiens-vs-capitals
  27. https://www.nhl.com/news/sam-montembeault-torn-groin-patrik-laine-broken-finger-during-playoffs
  28. https://www.iihf.com/en/tournaments?tournamentType=WM&selectedSeason=2023&tournamentCategory=worlds
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  39. https://dose.ca/2024/09/07/samuel-montembeault-and-his-girlfriend-are-now-engaged/
  40. https://dailyhive.com/montreal/canadiens-sam-montembault-engaged
  41. https://blog.overthemoon.com/weddings/daryanne-ayotte-and-samuel-montembeault-in-canada/
  42. https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/canadiens-montembeault-big-day-170003129.html
  43. https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/sam-montembeault
  44. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/my-man-daryanne-ayotte-on-samuel-montembeault
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  47. https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/samuel-montembeault-makes-46-saves-montreal-canadiens-hold-off-new-york-rangers-for-shootout-win-1.2059052
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  50. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/video/dream-big-night-sam-and-daryanne-6346510746112
  51. https://www.statmuse.com/nhl/ask/sam-montembeault-career-postseason-stats
  52. https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wm/goalkeepers/topgoalkeepers
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  54. https://springfieldthunderbirds.com/news/henrik-borgstrom-sam-montembeault-to-represent-t-birds-at-2019-lexus-ahl-all-star-classic-pres-mgm-springfield
  55. https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2020/ww/news/45424/gold
  56. https://montrealgazette.com/sports/canadiens-sam-montembeault-says-4-nations-tourney-was-an-amazing-experience
  57. https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canada-wins-4-nations-face-off
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