Sam Montembeault’s injury may force crucial goalie decision for Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault appeared to suffer a non-contact right leg injury during Wednesday's practice. The 29-year-old managed to skate off under his own power with a visible limp, but could not put much pressure on the leg. His full injury status is expected to be announced later in the day.

A Winning Habit's Jacob Tye argues that an absence for Montembeault could prompt Montreal to recall top prospect Jacob Fowler from the Laval Rocket. With Jakub Dobeš conceding 11 goals over his last two starts, the writer suggests strong play from Fowler could force an early-season shift in Montreal's goaltending hierarchy.