In an electrifying matchup at the Bell Centre, Samuel Montembeault delivered a stellar performance, stopping 30 shots and leading the Montreal Canadiens to a convincing 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night.

The Canadiens now improve their record to 7-10-2, marking their longest winning streak of the season with back-to-back victories. Brendan Gallagher ignited the scoring late in the second period, deflecting a precise pass from Mike Matheson into the top corner, giving Montreal a crucial lead with just 31 seconds remaining in the period. Moments later, Gallagher nearly doubled the lead, but was thwarted by a brilliant pad save from Edmonton's Calvin Pickard.

In the third period, defenseman Kaiden Guhle added to the Canadiens' lead with a short-side strike following an impressive passing play involving Cole Caufield and Jake Evans at 5:52. With just over three minutes left, Jake Evans sealed the win by scoring into an empty net as the Oilers pulled their goalie in a desperate bid to claw back into the game.

Montembeault’s remarkable second shutout of the season came just weeks after a heroic 48-save performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs. His confident play earned him chants of "Monty! Monty!" from the home crowd, especially highlighted by a key moment when he denied a partial breakaway from Jeff Skinner with an incredible pad save.

On the other side, the Oilers, who fell to 9-8-2, struggled to find their rhythm without key defenseman Darnell Nurse, currently sidelined with a head injury suffered against Toronto. Edmonton's power play continues to falter despite having some of the league’s top offensive talent, ranking in the bottom third this season.

Notably, Edmonton forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins celebrated a milestone, participating in his 900th NHL game—all with the Oilers—since being drafted first overall in 2011. Over his career, he has accumulated an impressive tally of 252 goals and 455 assists.

Looking ahead, the Oilers will wrap up their three-game Eastern Canada road trip against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, while the Canadiens prepare to host the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday.

The Canadiens showcased excellent teamwork and strategic play in this matchup, leaving fans excited as they seek to continue their winning streak and climb the standings in the competitive NHL landscape.