Martin St. Louis & The Montreal Canadiens: Recent Developments

The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up to resume play this Thursday night against the New York Islanders, with Samuel Montembeault confirmed as the starting goaltender. Head coach Martin St. Louis previously announced that both goaltenders would receive a start either Thursday or Saturday, and Montembeault will take the ice first. The Quebec native delivered a stellar performance in his last game on February 4th, securing a 5-1 victory against the Winnipeg Jets, stopping 36 of 37 shots.

Canadiens Lineup & Recent Games

Joe Veleno, Zachary Bolduc, and Jayden Struble will be sidelined for tonight’s game, as observed during Wednesday’s practice. This marks Bolduc’s first scratch of the season.

In a recent contest, Cole Caufield netted two goals, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 6-2 triumph over the Washington Capitals at the Bell Centre on Saturday. You can find live coverage and commentary from our journalist, Richard Labbé, following the game.

NHL Highlights & News

• Rangers vs. Penguins: Vincent Trocheck scored the decisive goal in a shootout, leading the New York Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending a five-game losing streak.
• Marie-Philip Poulin: During a Montreal Victory practice, a scarlet jersey typically indicates an athlete’s absence from the upcoming game. However, when the athlete is Marie-Philip Poulin, anything is possible.
• Zachary Bolduc’s Return: Zachary Bolduc, who was a healthy scratch last Thursday against the Islanders, is set to return to the lineup Saturday night against the Capitals.
• Sabres vs. Panthers: Alex Lyon made 28 saves against his former team as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Friday night.
• Rocket de Laval Victory: Samuel Blais scored two goals, propelling the Laval Rocket to a dominant 9-3 win over the Rochester Americans on Friday night.
• Troy Ryan Steps Down: Troy Ryan, recognizing and honored to have coached the Canadian women’s hockey team in two Olympics, believes it’s time to step down as head coach.
• Future Canadiens Game: The Canadiens will face the Ottawa Senators at the Vidéotron Centre in Trois-Rivières on September 21, 2026, in a pre-season NHL game.
• Panthers Defeat Maple Leafs: Brad Marchand scored two goals, and Evan Rodrigues netted his first career shorthanded goal as the Florida Panthers defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 on Thursday night.
• Anders Lee’s Goal: While many believed Anders Lee’s tying goal was a lucky bounce, Martin St. Louis offered a different perspective.
• Montreal Victory Injuries: The Montreal Victory were without two key players, Marie-Philip Poulin and Erin Ambrose, both nursing lower-body injuries, during Thursday night’s game. Goaltender Ann-Renée Desbiens delivered a strong performance in their absence.

Stay tuned for live coverage and commentary from our journalist, Jean-François Téotonio, during the game between the New York Islanders and the Montreal Canadiens.

Source: La Presse