Thanks to the superhuman performance of goaltender Sam Montembeault ... Richard Trophy winner (and new Maple Leafs captain) Auston Matthews along with Mitch Marner, William Nylander, and John ...

Sam Montembeault, the 27-year-old goaltender ... including star player Auston Matthews, Montembeault stood tall. His stellar work gave Montreal a critical win in their season opener.

MONTREAL (AP) — Sam Montembeault made 48 saves ... Montembeault made a glove save on a one-timer from the slot by Auston Matthews, the NHL goals leader last season with 69.

but the 27-year-old shone in the spotlight of Montreal's season opener and completely shut down Auston Matthews and company for his second career shutout. Montembeault has never posted a GAA below ...

Sam Montembeault helped the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 in their season opener on Wednesday. He made 48 saves, earning his second career shutout. This game marked the first ...

In net, Sam Montembeault is showing exactly why he ... It’s no secret that Auston Matthews is not having his best season. What’s interesting is how harshly people are judging said season ...

Dmitry Kulikov, Jesper Boqvist, A.J. Greer, Niko Mikkola and Sam Bennett all added goals ... Their domination led to an Auston Matthews jersey being thrown on the ice and fans leaving Scotiabank ...

Sam Montembeault made 45 saves ... Mitch Marner led the Maple Leafs with six shots on goal, and Auston Matthews put five attempts on target. Former Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty played 13: ...