Canadiens Goaltender Samuel Montembeault Extends AHL Conditioning Stint

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault will remain with the Laval Rocket on his conditioning stint until after the Christmas break, a revision to the initial plan. Assigned to the AHL on December 16, he could stay until December 30, with the team confirming he will rejoin the Canadiens after the break, likely before their December 28 game against Tampa Bay. Montembeault has lost both AHL starts, giving up four goals on 24 shots in a 5-2 loss and making 27 saves on 29 shots in a 2-0 defeat, but will benefit from additional practice time with the Rocket's goaltending coach.