Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen is away from the team, with his wife due to give birth to the couple’s third child.
As a result, Sam Montembeault will start Monday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Cayden Primeau has been recalled from AHL Laval to serve as the backup.
Montembeault allowed three goals in a loss to the Capitals on Saturday. Allen started the first two games of the season for the Canadiens, beating the Maple Leafs in the home opener and making 37 saves in a loss to the Red Wings Friday.
The Canadiens will face the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the debut of Rogers Monday Night Hockey presented by Pepsi and Desjardins. Fans can watch the game nationally on Sportsnet East and SN NOW.