The Montreal Canadiens have added some goaltender insurance ahead of Game 4 against the Washington Capitals.
Goalie Cayden Primeau has been recalled from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League, the team announced Sunday morning.
The move is in response to starting netminder Sam Montembeault's availability in question after he left Game 3 Friday with a lower-body injury.
Head coach Martin St. Louis said Saturday that Montembeault has not been ruled out for Game 4 and is still being evaluated.
If Montembeault is unavailable, Jakub Dobes is expected to get the start in net. Dobes stopped seven of the eight shots he faced in relief of Montembeault on Friday.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a solid rookie campaign, posting a 2.74 goals-against average and .909 save percentage in 16 games.
Washington leads the series 2-1.
Puck drop for Game 4 is at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
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