Habs extend Montembeault

The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with goalie Samuel Montembeault on Friday. The contract, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, has an annual average value of $3.15 million (U.S.). Montembeault, 27, of Bécancour, Que., has appeared in 10 games this season, with a record of 5-3-1 with a goals-against average of 2.73 and a .910 save percentage.