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Samuel Montembeault’s new mask is magnificent

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Feb 4, 2026 10:21 PM ET

Did you notice anything new about Samuel Montembeault tonight?

Yes, he’s playing well, so well that some fans at the Jets’ home arena chanted his nickname , but he has a new mask. When I saw his first save of tonight’s game against the Jets, I thought Carey Price was back.

Do you think the mask is cool?

Yes, Samuel Montembeault is rocking a new mask #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/TX28FOIVuq

— Karine Hains (@KarineHains) February 5, 2026

I think it’s beautiful, and after four consecutive starts by Jakub Dobes, I imagine Monty was eager to play a game to show it off to the crowd.

The theme of the mask is clearly snakes. There are two on the top and front of the mask. You can also see snake skeletons.

Two club logos made of snake scales and bones are on the sides, and his number 35 is visible on the chin.

This beautiful masterpiece is, of course, in the colors of the habs.

The creator of the piece of equipment,jboairbrush, who worked on the mask in partnership with Apple, said on his Instagram account that the mask is already in the NHL 26 game.

Remember that Jacob Fowler unveiled his yesterday. All that’s missing now is Dobes’…

Overtime

– Possible.

The idea is far from far-fetched.https://t.co/T1qFzlhYRZ

— TVA Sports (@TVASports) February 5, 2026

– Ouch.

Yikes, good thing McAvoy is still wearing a full-face visor… https://t.co/OGvXfjT8i0

— Karine Hains (@KarineHains) February 5, 2026

– Good thing.

Man, Milan’s hockey arena—the most famous hockey arena in the world for the next two and a half weeks—could have been much worse. It was very, very close. https://t.co/j6W0xH3ds4

— Bruce Arthur (@bruce_arthur) February 5, 2026

This article first appeared on Dose.ca and was syndicated with permission.

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