Fowler flawless in net as Canadiens beat Red Wings in shootout
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout, ending a three-game losing streak. Goaltender Jacob Fowler recorded a shutout in his second career start, while the game was marked by fan chants directed at Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin.
Why it matters
The game highlights early-season performance struggles for both teams and the ongoing fan interest in trade rumors surrounding high-profile players.
MONTREAL — Zachary Bolduc scored the game-deciding goal in the sixth round of Saturday’s shootout as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a goaltenders’ battle at the Bell Centre. Montreal (2-2-1) snapped a three-game losing streak, winning for the first time on home ice in three outings this season. Detroit (1-3-1), playing in its first road game of the season, dropped its second game in as many nights after also falling 6-3 to the Seattle Kraken on Friday. Daniil Tarasov made 30 saves for the Red Wings in his 100th career NHL game. The Russian netminder was making his first start with the Red Wings since signing as a free agent with Detroit on July 1. Jacob Fowler also stopped 30 shots for Montreal in his second career shutout for the Canadiens.
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