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Canadiens Practice Report: Jacob Fowler To Start vs. Penguins; Injury Updates

Goaltender Jacob Fowler was named the starter for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of their Saturday night matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Fowler’s last start came this past Tuesday when he made history with 46 saves in a 2-0 shutout win over the St.

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Jacob Fowler is making a wild Dominik Hasek prediction look a lot less crazy

The Montreal Canadiens are returning from a four-game road trip with four straight road wins and a big reason for their success has been goalie Jacob Fowler.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

Canadiens’ Jacob Fowler the Early Calder Trophy Favourite

The Montreal Canadiens might have found their goaltender of the future, and he is already making a massive impact in the present. Just a few weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, Jacob Fowler has established himself as one of the league’s most impressive goaltenders, putting together performances that have helped keep Montreal competitive.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Jacob Fowler News / NHL Trade Talk / October 28

Canadiens Jacob Fowler Is Squarely in the Calder Conversation?

Nobody had Jacob Fowler on their Calder list before the season. Everyone was talking about Gavin McKenna, Anton Frondell, Ivar Stenberg and the other shiny rookies.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

Jacob Fowler won’t play tomorrow (despite his impressive shutout last night)

Martin St-Louis and the Canadiens' coaching staff had an important decision to make for tomorrow night's game in Dallas. Should they start Jacob Fowler, who just recorded a shutout with 46 saves (and has won his last six starts)… or should they start Jakub Dobes, who's been struggling lately? We have the answer to that question.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / October 28

Canadiens' Fowler is showing he's invincible with remarkable start to season

Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler is showing he's invincible with remarkable start to season

Boasting a 6-1-0 record across seven appearances, his dominance has also been highlighted by two shutouts.

The 'Montreal Canadiens Hall of Famers' quiz

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

3 Takeaways From the Blues’ 2-0 Loss to the Canadiens

The St. Louis Blues suffered their second consecutive shutout Tuesday night, falling 2-0 to the Montreal Canadiens at Enterprise Center. After losing 4-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, the Blues have now gone six straight periods without scoring as their offensive struggles continue.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 28

Jacob Fowler makes up for Nick Suzuki’s absence

Did the Canadiens players put in their best performance last night in St. Louis? No. Looking at Game 3 of their four-game road trip (featuring the Heritage Classic), it's clear that Martin St-Louis's team has already played a better 60-minute game.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Field Level Media / October 27

Rookie Jacob Fowler's career-high 46 saves help Canadiens blank Blues

Jacob Fowler made a career-high 46 saves for the shutout in the Montreal Canadiens' 2-0 road win over the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The Canadiens are on a three-game winning streak, all on the road.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 27

Arber Xhekaj will not play tonight | Jacob Fowler in goal

Martin St-Louis spoke to the media before today’s game. As reported by Marc Denis, Jacob Fowler will ultimately be in net for the Habs tonight. He'll face off against Jordan Binnington for the Blues.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

The Jacob Fowler era has arrived in Montreal

Carey Price was considered the beacon of quiet, unflappable body language. Outside of the Bronx cheers during the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs against Boston, nothing ever seemed to really faze him, which led to him becoming one of the greatest goalies of his generation.

Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / October 26

The Canadiens Sent Fowler to the AHL; He Missed The Memo

Sometimes a young player doesn't wait for the organization’s timetable. He gets an opportunity, makes the most of it, and suddenly the people running the team have a different decision to make.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Jacob Fowler Is Making a Strong Case to Be the Canadiens’ No. 1 Goalie

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with plenty of questions surrounding their goaltending situation, but few expected Jacob Fowler to become such an important part of the conversation this early.

Montreal Canadiens News / A Winning Habit / October 26

Jacob Fowler's hot start complicates Samuel Montembeault's future with Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens thought their goaltending situation would be different from last season. For stretches of last season, the Canadiens carried three goalies on the roster, something the organization did not plan to do this season.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 25

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler sets NHL record in win over Jets

With the NHL taking it outside on Sunday, a young goaltender made history by leading his team to a win.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Professor Press Box / October 24

Jacob Fowler Gives the Canadiens Reasons to Rethink Their Goalie Plan

Something interesting is happening in Montreal's crease, and it has less to do with one good game than with what Jacob Fowler is making possible. The 21-year-old stopped 20 of 21 shots in Friday's 4–1 win over Chicago.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / October 14

Jacob Fowler Is Making the Canadiens’ Goaltending Decisions More Complicated

The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with some interesting questions surrounding their goaltending situation. With Jakub Dobes expected to carry a significant portion of the workload and Samuel Montembeault looking to bounce back from a difficult campaign, the organization appeared to have a relatively clear plan in place.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Montreal Canadiens Recall Jacob Fowler

The Montreal Canadiens announced they have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Fowler’s recall is, at first glance, a response to the apparent injury suffered by goaltender Samuel Montembeault at Montreal’s practice earlier today.