US EditionCanadiens goalie Jacob Fowler to make first NHL start against Penguins
Jacob Fowler, a 21-year-old prospect with a .919 save percentage in the AHL, gets his first NHL start as the Canadiens address ongoing goalie performance issues.
- Jacob Fowler will start Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Montreal Canadiens recalled the 21-year-old on Tuesday following a 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- Montreal's goaltending has been a major storyline amid persistent trouble stopping shots, with Sam Montembeault posting a 5-6-1 record, 3.65 goals-against average, and.857 save percentage.
- Fowler, widely viewed by fans as Montreal's goalie of the future, has a 10-5-0 record,.919 save percentage and 2.09 goals-against average in 15 games with the Laval Rocket and posted a.940 save percentage at Boston College last season.
- They sat fourth in the Atlantic Division, two points outside a playoff spot, and Montreal also recalled defenceman Adam Engstrøm and forward Owen Beck on Tuesday, with Beck entering for Jake Evans, expected Saturday.
- Since that early run, Jakub Dobes's numbers slipped from a 1.97 goals-against average and.930 save percentage in October to a 3.15 GAA and.887 save percentage.
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NHL Player Status: Montreal Canadiens' top prospect goalie Jacob Fowler to make his debut against Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL News: Montreal Canadiens' top prospect, goaltender Jacob Fowler, is set for his NHL debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Recalled from the AHL, the 21-yea
Canadian Jacob Fowler's goaltender will make his National League debut on Thursday against the Penguins in Pittsburgh
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Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler to make first NHL start against Penguins
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