He's been in more of a timeshare than usual lately since Jakub Dobes has begun his NHL career with five consecutive victories, but Montembeault will tend the twine for the third time in the Canadiens' last four games Thursday.

Montembeault allowed four goals on 45 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Wings. The Red Wings came out flying, sending 17 shots on Montembeault in the first period and scoring twice. The barrage never let up,

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Sam Montembeault rebounded after a tough outing against the Maple Leafs, stopping 33 of 35 shots in the Canadiens' comeback win over the Lightning. Proving the

Being in a wild card race means the teams around you will bring a little extra to every game. The Habs saw that from Detroit on Thursday.

Talbot kept the Red Wings’ two-goal lead intact at 5:05 of the third period by shutting down Cole Caufield’s breakaway attempt. Detroit’s penalty kill also answered the call after the club unsuccessfully challenged for no goaltender interference just past the halfway mark of the frame.

Detroit captain Dylan Larkin takes center stage in his 700th career NHL game, powering his Red Wings to a badly needed victory over Montreal

Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night.

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Sam Montembeault stopped 41 shots. Detroit forward Patrick Kane missed the game due to an upper-body injury. Canadiens: Defenseman Lane Hutson’s assist and point streaks ended at nine games.

Sam Montembeault stopped 41 shots. Detroit forward Patrick Kane missed the game due to an upper-body injury. Canadiens: Defenseman Lane Hutson's assist and point streaks ended at nine games.

The Senators, Canadiens, Sabres, and Red Wings are all hoping to exit their rebuilds, but which team is in the best position to do so?