Montembeault's Record 48 Saves Secure Canadiens' 1-0 Opener Against Maple Leafs

Sam Montembeault's stellar performance in goal leads Montreal to victory as Toronto's Joseph Woll is sidelined with injury.

Sam Montembeault set an NHL record for saves in a season-opening shutout with 48 stops, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 1-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal on a power play in the first period, marking his third consecutive season opener with a goal against Toronto.
Toronto's Joseph Woll was unexpectedly absent due to lower-body tightness, with Anthony Stolarz stepping in to make 26 saves for the Maple Leafs.
The Maple Leafs struggled with penalties, taking five minor penalties in the first two periods, and failed to capitalize on their power-play opportunities.
Montembeault's standout saves included denying Auston Matthews twice, once with a windmill glove save and another in the final seconds to preserve the shutout.