Al Montoya
Al Montoya was selected sixth overall by the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, a high pick that came after three seasons of collegiate play at the University of Michigan. Born in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 1985, the left-catching goaltender went on to play nine seasons in the NHL across six franchises: the Arizona Coyotes, New York Islanders, Winnipeg Jets, Florida Panthers, Montreal Canadiens, and Edmonton Oilers.
Over 168 NHL regular-season games, Montoya posted a record of 67 wins, 49 losses, and 24 overtime losses, with a career goals-against average of 2.65, a save percentage of .908, and 7 shutouts.
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Career Statistics
| Season | Team | GP | W | L | OT | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | Oilers | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.94 | .906 | 0 |
| 2016-17 | Canadiens | 19 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2.67 | .912 | 2 |
| 2015-16 | Panthers | 25 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2.18 | .919 | 0 |
| 2014-15 | Panthers | 20 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3.01 | .892 | 0 |
| 2013-14 | Jets | 28 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2.30 | .920 | 2 |
| 2012-13 | Jets | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.90 | .899 | 1 |
| 2011-12 | Islanders | 31 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 3.11 | .893 | 0 |
| 2010-11 | Islanders | 20 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2.39 | .921 | 1 |
| 2008-09 | Coyotes | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2.08 | .925 | 1 |
| Career | 168 | 67 | 49 | 24 | 2.65 | .908 | 7 |