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Habs Blow Multiple Leads And Lose 5-4 In OT to The Rangers

The Montreal Canadiens lost 5-4 in overtime to the New York Rangers on Saturday night, after blowing 3-0 and 4-2 leads throughout the game. The Habs have now lost 6 of the last 7 games against the Rangers.

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Jacob Fowler is like Jakub Dobes: he won’t win the Calder Trophy

Yesterday, Jacob Fowler allowed five goals against the New York Rangers. Result: like Jakub Dobes, he won’t be winning the Calder Trophy next June. I say this as a joke, of course.

Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / December 14

Pierre McGuire Compares Young Canadiens Goalie to Martin Brodeur

Jacob Fowler turned in a dominant performance against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pierre McGuire wasn't the least bit surprised. The longtime hockey analyst has been high on the Montreal Canadiens' goaltending prospect for a while now, and after watching Fowler shut down the Penguins, McGuire made a comparison that carries serious weight.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Jacob Fowler News / Dose.ca / December 13

Jacob Fowler will be the starting goalie tonight

Tonight, the Canadiens take on the Rangers at Madison Square Garden. And for the occasion, we had several questions about the club’s lineup. First, the identity of the starting goaltender.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 12

Jakub Dobes: if this continues, he could be the one to return to Laval

Jacob Fowler is undoubtedly the flavor of the moment in town. The young goalie was very solid in front of the Habs net yesterday… and it was different from what we’ve seen from the club’s goalies in recent weeks.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Jacob Fowler was impressive in his NHL debut for the Canadiens

You always remember your first, and it’s safe to say Jacob Fowler will remember his first NHL game forever. On Thursday night, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler made his big-league debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 12

Jacob Fowler: like a first date, we’re only thinking short term

Jacob Fowler was very good last night; turning aside 36 of the 38 shots Sidney Crosby’s team directed at you in your first start of the show is no mean feat.

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NHL News / Boston College Eagles on SI / December 12

Former BC Hockey Goaltender Makes NHL Debut: The Rundown

Jacob Fowler received his first NHL start on Thursday night as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-2. Fowler faced 38 shots on the night, making 36 saves and recording a .947 save percentage.

NHL News / Dose.ca / December 12

Jacob Fowler: 'Carey Price called me when the habs called me back.'

Jacob Fowler was solid in his first NHL game tonight. The young goalie looked confident, and went on to score a big win for his club. And this confidence also gave wings to his teammates, who had a good one in the system.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Fowler Backstops Canadiens to 4-2 Victory over Penguins in Debut

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler lost his shutout bid less than a minute into the third period when Bryan Rust brought the Pittsburgh Penguins to within two goals.

Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / December 11

Jacob Fowler lifts Canadiens over Penguins in NHL debut

Jacob Fowler made 35 saves in his NHL debut, leading the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday evening. Alexandre Texier, Brendan Gallagher, Cole Caufield and Oliver Kapanen scored, while Lane Hutson and Juraj Slafkovsky each had two assists for the Canadiens, who ended a two-game skid.

Jacob Fowler News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Canadiens HC Explains Timing Behind Jacob Fowler Recall

The Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler, and the timing raised plenty of questions. With the team's current netminders struggling and the Canadiens searching for consistency, it would be easy to assume Fowler is being brought up to provide a spark and stabilize the position.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 11

Jacob Fowler To Make His NHL Debut VS. Penguins Tonight

The struggling Montreal Canadiens (15-11-3) are in Pittsburgh tonight to take on the Penguins (14-7-7) in what is a game where the Habs will just be trying to find their footing again after a very tough 6-1 loss on Tuesday to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Canadiens turning to rookie vs. Penguins amid goaltending struggles

The Montreal Canadiens have been waiting for the heir apparent to Carey Price, and he will make his NHL regular season debut on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 11

Canadiens Top Prospect Goalie to Make Debut vs Penguins

Top goaltending prospect Jacob Fowler will make his NHL debut in Pittsburgh as the Montreal Canadiens take on the Penguins Thursday night. This will be his first official career NHL start as the Canadiens work through some goaltending issues and test out the young netminder with a very high ceiling.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler to make NHL debut against Pittsburgh

As the Montreal Canadiens‘ woes between the pipes continue, the team is turning to promising rookie Jacob Fowler to make his NHL debut in Thursday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 11

Canadiens Don’t Need to Rush to Address Issues, Including Goaltending

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in a difficult stretch, and emotions are naturally running high after an ugly 6–1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 10

The Canadiens’ goaltending issues continue to plague them

The Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket, less than an hour after their 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10

Canadiens promote Jacob Fowler, Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom

The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler, center Owen Beck, and defenseman Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval, according to a team announcement late last night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Canadiens recall Jacob Fowler from AHL’s Laval Rocket

The Montreal Canadiens wasted no time making a change following their 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday night. Less than an hour after the final whistle, the team announced they recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket.