Canadiens Goaltender Jacob Fowler to Make 1st Start of Season a Day After AHL Recall
Jacob Fowler posted a 1.53 goals-against average and a .945 save percentage in two AHL games before his first NHL start.
- The Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket on Wednesday, naming him the starter for Thursday's game against the Nashville Predators at the Bell Centre.
- During practice Wednesday morning, goaltender Samuel Montembeault sustained a right leg or groin injury after falling awkwardly in his crease. He will meet with team doctors Thursday to determine the recovery timeline.
- In two games with the Rocket, Fowler posted a 1-1 record with a 1.53 goals-against average, while starter Jakub Dobes recorded a 1-1-1 record with a 4.43 GAA in Montreal's first three regular-season contests.
- Head coach Martin St. Louis made one additional lineup change, inserting defenceman Adam Engstrom to replace Jayden Struble, who appeared in each of the team's first three games.
- Following a 5-4 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, the Nashville Predators continue their three-game road swing through Canada by facing the Canadiens on Thursday.
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Le Journal de MontrealSamuel Montembeault has yet to undergo medical tests.
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Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler to make 1st start of season a day after AHL recall
MONTREAL - Jacob Fowler will start in goal for the Montreal Canadiens a day after being called up to replace injured netminder Sam Montembeault.
Canadiens Make Decision to Start Jacob Fowler against Predators
The Montreal Canadiens have called up a familiar name this week. The team recalled goalie Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket on Wednesday. According to the Montreal Gazette’s Stu Cowan, Fowler will also make his first start of the 2026-27 season tonight against the Nashville Predators. The Canadiens lost goalie Sam Montembeault to an injury […]
Jacob Fowler will defend the Montreal Canadiens net against the Nashville Predators at the Bell Centre, the team said after training in Brossard.
The goalkeeper will defend the Habs net against the Nashville club on Thursday night at the Bell Centre.
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