Montreal Canadiens make goalie move as Samuel Montembeault continues to struggle
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The Montreal Canadiens recalled Jacob Fowler on Wednesday, forcing head coach Martin St. Louis into a massive crease decision.
This transaction arrives at a breaking point. Samuel Montembeault is completely unraveling on the ice.
The veteran goaltender is suffering through the most difficult stretch over his NHL career, bleeding goals at the worst possible time.
Opposing benches clearly read the scouting report. Weak perimeter shots are finding the back of the net with terrifying frequency.
His disastrous recent performances highlighted a massive structural flaw. Montembeault simply cannot handle the mounting pressure right now.
Enter the rookie savior. Fowler arrives fresh from the Laval Rocket carrying a stellar .916 save percentage.
The highly touted prospect already proved he belongs in the Show, posting a crisp 2.62 GAA during his first NHL stint.
Fowler Offers Immediate Relief to the Canadiens' Goaltending
Fowler secured a brilliant shutout during that initial run under the bright lights of the Bell Centre.
That impressive feat makes him the only goaltender on the current roster to actually hold an opponent scoreless this season.
With a heavy divisional matchup scheduled later this week, St. Louis cannot afford to throw away points.
Losing precious ground is completely unacceptable at this vital juncture of the campaign. Every single point banked directly dictates their survival.
The Montembeault experiment is failing spectacularly. Expect the young American to shoulder a surprisingly heavy workload down the final stretch.
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