MONTREAL – Goaltender Samuel Montembeault is the Molson Cup recipient for the month of January.
Montembeault was selected first star of the game three times during the month (Jan. 2 in Dallas, Jan. 6 against the Rangers and Jan. 13 against Edmonton). In seven games in January, the 27-year-old netminder presented a 4-2-1 record with a 3.50 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage.
A ceremony honoring the January Molson Cup winner will take place ahead of Saturday’s game against the Dallas Stars at the Bell Centre.