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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.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:55 PM
Montreal Canadiens Recall Jacob Fowler
Key Things to Know
  • The Montreal Canadiens recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the AHL's Laval Rocket.
  • Samuel Montembeault left practice with an apparent leg injury and is being evaluated.
  • The Canadiens needed an extra goalie ahead of their game against the Nashville Predators.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from their AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. The roster move follows an apparent leg injury suffered by goaltender Samuel Montembeault during practice, leaving him questionable for tomorrow's home game against the Nashville Predators. Head coach Martin St. Louis noted Montembeault was still being evaluated.

Fowler joins Jakub Dobes on the NHL roster after previously posting a 9-6-2 record in 17 games with Montreal last season. The 21-year-old began the current AHL campaign with a .945 save percentage in two games for Laval, earning the recall over veteran Kaapo Kahkonen.

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