Montreal Canadiens recall goalie Jacob Fowler from Laval Rocket

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler (32) makes a save against Detroit Red Wings' Lucas Raymond (23) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)

The Montreal Canadiens recalled goalie Jacob Fowler from their farm team on Wednesday morning.

Fowler, 21, posted a 19-7-1 record with three shutouts, a 2.23 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage in 27 games this season with the Laval Rocket.

The American also has a 4-4-2 record, including one shutout, in 10 games with the Habs this season.

He also has a 2.62 goals-against average and a .902 save percentage this season in the NHL.

Fowler was assigned to the Rocket after suffering a second consecutive loss with the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge on Jan. 15 against the Buffalo Sabres.

The recall comes a few hours before the Habs prepare to play their second game in as many nights against the Senators in Ottawa.

Quebec goalie Samuel Montembeault conceded a total of nine goals in his last two starts, against the New York Islanders (Feb. 26) and the Anaheim Ducks (March 6).

He lost 4-3 and 6-5, respectively, both times in shootouts.

Canadiens head coach Martin St-Louis has yet to confirm which goalie will start in the nation’s capital.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on March 11, 2026.