Since the start of training camp, head coach Martin St. Louis has talked about how the Canadiens have the most depth and talent since he took over as head coach almost four years ago.
He said that means he will have some tough decisions to make, adding that’s a good problem to have.
But it wasn’t tough for St. Louis to decide that Jakub Dobes would get the start in goal for the Canadiens Monday at the Bell Centre against the Buffalo Sabres (7:30 p.m., Prime, RDS).
Samuel Montembeault gave up four goals on 22 shots — including three goals on six shots in the first 5:51 of the third period — in a 4-3 loss to the New York Rangers Saturday night. The last two goals came on shots any NHL goalie has to stop.
Montembeault saw his record fall to 2-2 with a 3.26 goals-against average and an .8