The Montreal Canadiens conducted a training session after enjoying a day off following back-to-back wins against the Maple Leafs and Senators. The team welcomed Jacob Fowler as the third goaltender, sharing ice time during practice. Head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed that Jakub Dobes would start in goal against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night. Fowler is expected to start the following day against the Anaheim Ducks, although this has not been officially announced.
Fowler’s impressive performance in his recent call-up saw him stop 32 of 34 shots during the game against the Senators. He expressed his excitement about being on the team, stating, “I feel like I’m part of this group and joining the team.” His relaxed demeanor and confidence have garnered attention both on and off the ice this season.
Caufield Returns; Texier Excluded Again
Forward Cole Caufield made his return after a limited appearance in the match against Toronto. He missed the game against Ottawa but was back with teammates, forming a trio with Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky. Meanwhile, Alexandre Texier, who scored an important goal against Ottawa, found himself excluded from the main four forward lines again. St-Louis opted to keep the same combinations used in previous matches when the roster was fully healthy.
Current Lineup Overview
Along with Texier, other players like Joe Veleno, Patrik Laine, and Jayden Struble also missed out on regular rotations. Here is the current lineup for the Canadiens during training:
- Forwards:
- Caufield
- Suzuki
- Slafkovsky
- Newhook
- Kapanen
- Demidov
- Bolduc
- Evans
- Dach
- Anderson
- Danault
- Gallagher
- Texier
- Veleno
- Laine
- Defensemen:
- Matheson
- Dobson
- Guhle
- Hutson
- Xhekaj
- Carrier
- Struble
- Goalies:
- Dobes
- Montembeault
- Fowler
The Canadiens continue to prepare for upcoming games, focusing on maintaining their winning momentum in the league.
