Golden statistic for Samuel Montembeault

Golden statistic for Samuel Montembeault

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault led Canada to the Ice Hockey World Championship on Sunday.

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And the 26-year-old Quebecer played a big part in the Maple Leaf’s success at the tournament.

Montembeault averaged 1.47 goals against and saved .939 in seven games.

This is the highest goal rate and save rate in the competition among goaltenders with at least five starts.

Dichow did well too

Not only Montembeault from the Habs was there as a goalkeeper at the World Cup, but also the young Frederik Dichow.

The 22-year-old Dane has done well for his country with a 3-2-0 record, a 2.30 goals against average and a .911 save percentage.