Saints Star Alvin Kamara Ruled Out for Week 13 – A Major Setback, But No IR Designation
Saints HC Kellen Moore announced that RB Alvin Kamara has been ruled out for Week 13 after suffering an MCL sprain in last week’s game, per Katherine Terrell.
Moore adds that Kamara will not be placed on injured reserve.
Last week, Nick Underhill reported that Kamara suffered an MCL sprain but avoided a major injury. He mentioned that the team planned to see how he progresses before he’s back in game action.
Kamara, 30, is a former third-round pick of the Saints back in 2017 out of Tennessee. Kamara was in the final year of his rookie contract when he agreed to a five-year extension worth $77.133 million.
He agreed to a restructured contract last offseason and was set to make a base salary of $10.2 million in 2024 when New Orleans gave Kamara a two-year, $24.5 million extension in October last year.
In 2025, Kamara has appeared in 10 games for the Saints and rushed for 460 yards on 128 carries (3.6 YPC) to go along with 31 receptions for 182 yards receiving and one touchdown.
Montembeault Shines with 30 Saves in Canadiens’ 4-1 Win Over Golden Knights – A Much-Needed Confidence Boost for the Goaltender
“A crucial breakout performance from Samuel Montembeault, making 30 saves in the Canadiens' 4-1 win over the Golden Knights—could this be the start of a strong run for the Habs’ goalie?”
The Montreal Canadiens walked away with a hard-fought 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday afternoon, with Samuel Montembeault finally delivering the kind of performance that the team desperately needed. Montembeault made 30 saves on 31 shots, helping the Canadiens earn their third consecutive win, improving their record to 13-7-3 on the season.
For Montembeault, it was a long-awaited breakthrough after a rough start to the year. The goaltender had struggled in recent games, but on this day, he was a true difference-maker.
Montembeault’s solid play was especially important after the Golden Knights dominated early in the game. In the first 10 minutes, Vegas outshot the Canadiens 9-2, but Montembeault stood tall, making key saves and giving his team a chance to get into the game. The shots were much more even after that, with the Golden Knights narrowly outshooting Montreal 21-17 the rest of the way. Thanks to Montembeault's steady performance, the Canadiens managed to maintain control as they weathered the storm.
The Canadiens also relied on their quick-strike offense, with Zack Bolduc opening the scoring in the first period, taking advantage of a delayed penalty call against Vegas. Bolduc, assisted by
Cole Caufield also had a strong showing, scoring his team-leading 14th goal of the season with a perfect shot from a tough angle, showcasing his trademark sniper ability. Caufield's goal allowed him to surpass
In the third period, Jake Evans added another goal, extending the Canadiens’ lead to 3-0. But despite the comfortable advantage, the Golden Knights didn’t go down easily. Mark Stone scored for Vegas late in the game, but Montembeault held firm, keeping the Canadiens in control for the remainder of the contest.
Montembeault’s performance is just what he needed to turn his season around. For the first time in 2025, he didn’t have any shaky moments in goal, showing that he’s capable of being the reliable presence the Canadiens need moving forward.
As the Canadiens prepare for their next game against the Colorado Avalanche, Montembeault’s performance could be the spark that propels him to greater success in the coming weeks. The team’s strong defensive play combined with Montembeault’s newfound confidence gives hope that they can continue to build on this winning streak.
