The Montreal Canadiens are staring down a full-blown crisis as their goaltending situation implodes, dragging the team deeper into a downward spiral. Their 8–4 collapse in the latest matchup wasn’t just another loss — it was a flashing red alarm signaling that something is fundamentally broken. Even with the offense stepping up — with goals from Joe Veleno, Brendan Gallagher, and others — the Habs were sabotaged by what’s become their most devastating weakness: the men in net.
This defeat marks one of the worst home starts in Canadiens history in terms of goals allowed, and it’s no statistical fluke. The team has now dropped seven of their last eight games, slipping out of playoff contention and leaving fans and analysts questioning just how far this team can fall before management intervenes.
Jakub Dobeš, once a rising star touted for his poise and promising numbers, has seen his game fall off a cliff — now sitting below a .900 save percentage. Meanwhile, Samuel Montembeault hasn’t provided the stability many hoped he would, leaving the Habs with two goalies and zero confidence. The pressure is mounting, and the crisis is becoming impossible to ignore.
Head coach Martin St. Louis hinted that the team may need to pick one goalie and commit, a move that could bring stability — or spark controversy — depending on how quickly results improve. Something has to give, and soon.
Adding fuel to the fire, a controversial Tom Wilson hit further derailed the Canadiens’ momentum, raising questions about discipline, response, and whether this roster has the resilience needed to fight through adversity. While a power-play goal finally broke a lengthy drought, the defensive breakdowns and goaltending collapses overshadowed any positives.
As the Canadiens prepare to face their historic rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, the urgency has reached boiling point. Fans are already calling for reinforcements from Laval, including young standout Jacob Fowler, signaling just how desperate the situation has become.
The Canadiens must confront reality — and fast. If they don’t address their goaltending crisis immediately, their season could spiral into one of the most disappointing in recent memory. The clock is ticking, the frustration is growing, and the Habs’ once-promising campaign is teetering on the edge of disaster.
