Montreal Canadiens News

The Canadiens will turn to a third different goalie on Thursday night as their three-headed goalie rotation continues, turning to Fowler against the Buffalo Sabres. The 21-year-old Fowler, in his first NHL season, has faced some ups and downs, but has a solid 2.46 GAA and .908 SV% through his first nine games (4-3-2). The Canadiens enter the action on Thursday as -122 road favorites against a Sabres team that defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 yesterday, improving to 14-2-0 in their last 16 games.

The Canadiens will turn to a third different goalie on Thursday night as their three-headed goalie rotation continues, turning to Fowler against the Buffalo Sabres. The 21-year-old Fowler, in his first NHL season, has faced some ups and downs, but has a solid 2.46 GAA and .908 SV% through his first nine games (4-3-2). The Canadiens enter the action on Thursday as -122 road favorites against a Sabres team that defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 yesterday, improving to 14-2-0 in their last 16 games.

Texier had his contract terminated by the St. Louis Blues earlier this season and immediately signed with the Canadiens, where he has impressed and earned himself a two-year extension. The 26-year-old French-born forward has 16 points (7G / 9A) in 25 games with Montreal this season.

With the recent signing of James Reimer, Shepard will return to the Belleville Senators (AHL). The 30-year-old Shepard has gone 5-6-1 with a 3.41 GAA and .897 SV% in 12 AHL games this season.

Struble was a surprise addition to the lineup on Tuesday, filling for Kaiden Guhle (maintenance). Struble has zero goals and six assists in 35 games this season.

Anderson has not played in nearly two weeks because of an upper-body injury, but he will return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Anderson is averaging 14:47 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (9G / 4A), 48 penalty minutes, and 74 hits in 40 games this season.

Guhle is a surprise scratch on Tuesday, as the Habs did not announce his absence prior to warmups. Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup in his place.

Anderson has not played in nearly two weeks because of an upper-body injury, but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Anderson is averaging 14:47 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (9G / 4A), 48 penalty minutes, and 74 hits in 40 games this season.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Canadiens will turn to Montembeault on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 29-year-old Montembeault had a horrible start to the season, but has played well in limited action since returning from a conditioning assignment with Laval (AHL), posting a 2.34 GAA and .917 SV% in three games (3-0-0). Still, the Canadiens enter Tuesday's action as +126 road underdogs against a Capitals team that has lost four of its last six games (2-3-1).

Anderson has not played in nearly two weeks because of an upper-body injury, but he could return to the lineup on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals. The 31-year-old Anderson is averaging 14:47 time-on-ice, recording 13 points (9G / 4A), 48 penalty minutes, and 74 hits in 40 games this season.

Dobes has not played in nearly two weeks, as the Canadiens have been rotating three goalies lately, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Czech goalie was magnificent to start the season, posting a 2.05 GAA and .930 SV% in his first six games (6-0-0), but has faltered since, posting a 3.23 GAA and .871 SV% in his following 15 games (7-5-3). The Canadiens enter Monday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Canucks team on a six-game losing streak (0-4-2).

Dobes has not played in nearly two weeks, as the Canadiens have been rotating three goalies lately, but he will return to the crease on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks. The 24-year-old Czech goalie was magnificent to start the season, posting a 2.05 GAA and .930 SV% in his first six games (6-0-0), but has faltered since, posting a 3.23 GAA and .871 SV% in his following 15 games (7-5-3). The Canadiens enter Monday's contest as -181 home favorites against a Canucks team on a six-game losing streak (0-4-2).

Shepard takes Mads Sogaard's spot on the Senators' roster and figures to backup Leevi Merilainen on Saturday. Shepard has gone 5-6-1 with a 3.41 GAA and .897 SV% in 12 AHL games this season.

Struble will be a healthy scratch on Saturday. Struble will come out of the Canadiens lineup on Saturday with Kaiden Guhle returning from a length absence. Struble will likely serve as the Canadiens' seventh defneseman moving forward while they're healthy.

Guhle has been sidelined since October 16th, but he'll replace Jayden Struble in the lineup on Saturday. Guhle has only appeared in six games this season, tallying one goal and one assist while averaging 19:14 TOI/gm.

Montembeault has played in two of five games for the Canadiens since returning from a conditioning stint with Laval (AHL) and has played well, winning both contests and saving 52 of 57 shots (.912 SV%). The Canadiens hope Montembeault can build off his recent success after starting the 2025-26 season with an abysmal 3.35 GAA and .857 SV% in his first 15 games (5-9-1). The Canadiens enter the action on Thursday as slight -104 home underdogs against a Florida Panthers team they defeated 3-2 in overtime less than two weeks ago.

Engstrom has played two of the past five games for the Canadiens, but has been used sparingly and should see more consistent playing time with Laval (AHL). The 22-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:32 time-on-ice and has zero points in 11 games this season.

Fowler is coming off consecutive losses for the second time in his young NHL career, but he was solid in his most recent outing, saving 17 of 19 shots (.895 SV%) in a 2-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 21-year-old goalie will look to build on his 2.57 GAA and .903 SV% through his first seven NHL games (3-2-2) when he tends the twine on Wednesday against the Calgary Flames. The Canadiens enter Wednesday's contest as -145 home favorites against a Flames team on a two-game losing streak (0-2-0).