US EditionCanadiens Defeat Penguins | Jacob Fowler Makes 33 Saves in NHL Debut
Rookie goalie Jacob Fowler stopped 33 shots in his NHL debut to help Montreal end a two-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh.
- Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut, helping the Canadiens beat the Penguins 4-2.
- After Tuesday's 6-1 home defeat, Montreal summoned Fowler from Laval, where he posted a.919 save percentage and 2.09 goals-against average as the Canadiens faced recent defensive lapses.
- Texier stripped Kris Letang and scored early, Gallagher added a second-period goal, and Caufield's power-play goal helped build a 3-0 lead through two periods.
- The Penguins' four-game point streak ended as the Canadiens snapped their two-game skid and will visit the New York Rangers Saturday while the Penguins continue a five-game homestand against San Jose.
- Relief goalie struggles and Crosby's milestone chase were notable subplots as Jakub Dobes allowed three goals on 11 shots, Sam Montembeault gave up three on 10, and Sidney Crosby added an assist four points shy of Mario Lemieux's franchise mark.
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Jacob Fowler's return to the NHL on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After a 4-2 victory in which the young goaltender played calmly and calmly, should he be given the net until further notice? Or should we rather try to restore a little confidence to Jakub Dobes and Samuel Montembeault? Our panelists agree on one point: the hour remains to be prudent so as not to harm Fowler's development.
Canadiens top Penguins with dominating performance - ButlerRadio.com - Butler, PA
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 last night at PPG Paints Arena. The Pens were shutout 3-0 through the first two periods before Bryan Rust scored early in the third period. Montreal made the game 4-1 just 15 seconds later. The Penguins final goal came from Erik Karlsson on a power play with five minutes remaining in the game. The game was delayed a half hour because of an accident on the Parkway North. Canadiens rookie…
goaltender Jacob Fowler showed great calm in his first game in the NHL on Thursday night against the Penguins, won 4-2 by the Habs.
Like Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy and Carey Price, the goaltender won his first NHL start.
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