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Practice: expect Jacob Fowler in front of the Rocket net tonight

Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated May 23, 2025 12:49 PM ET

Pascal Vincent wasn’t lying when he spoke of a rotation in front of the Rocket net.

On the heels of tonight’s showdown with the Rochester Americans, we can expect to see Jacob Fowler in the starting lineup. That’s what Anthony Marcotte, who covers the club, just said.

So there are signs at practice that this is the case.

Everything points to Jacob Fowler playing Game 4. The rotation continues.

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) May 23, 2025

One might have thought that Cayden Primeau, who has a 2-0 record in this series and did very well in Game #3 against the Amerks, would possibly get his chance.

After all, he’s Pascal Vincent’s trusted goalie in 2025.

But Fowler, who played in game #2 of the series, also deserves to play (because he’s good, but also for the long-term good of the Canadiens organization) and obviously, the rotation is pretty clear right now.

It forces the guys to excel.

Note that in the event of game #5 (the series, which is a 3-of-5, is 2-1 for the Rocket), you’d think Primeau would be in. After all, that’s what the rotation dictates.

But more importantly, it would mean that Fowler would have lost, putting the Rocket in a no-win situation.

Details to follow…

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