Rookie Jacob Fowler Shines in 3-2 Victory Over Senators

Called up from Laval, rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler delivered a standout performance in a 3-2 win against the Ottawa Senators. Fowler made 32 saves, including critical stops in the final seconds to preserve the lead, finishing with a .941 save percentage. Despite Montreal struggling with 24 giveaways, Fowler's poise and key saves—including a notable effort against Claude Giroux—were the deciding factors in the victory, moving the Canadiens nine points ahead of Ottawa.