Canadiens claim goaltender Sam Montembault off waivers from Panthers

Goalie Sam Montembeault blocks a shot during an NHL hockey training camp with the Florida Panthers Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (David Santiago/Miami Herald via AP)

The Montreal Canadiens have claimed goalie Sam Montembeault off waivers from the Florida Panthers.

Montembeault, 24, posted a record of 8-4-1 with a 2.86 goals-against average and .898 save percentage in 13 games with the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch in 2020-21.

The Bécancour, Que. native has a career NHL record of 9-8-3 with a 3.20 GAA and .892 save percentage in 25 games with the Panthers.

Montembeault was selected in the third round (77th overall) by the Panthers in the 2015 NHL Draft.

October 2, 2021

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