Canadiens face a goalie dilemma ahead of key game vs. Red Wings
Tonight, the big suspense is who will be in net against the Detroit Red Wings, live from the Bell Centre.
La Poche Bleue raised the question: which goaltender do you want to face the Red Wings?
In the current context, it strikes a nerve, because the Habs have more than one credible option, and the choice can become a mini-message to the locker room.
What tips the scale is the recent sequence. On Wednesday, Jacob Fowler was the goaltender used against the Flames. On Thursday, Samuel Montembeault took over against the Panthers. When you alternate like that, it strongly suggests a return to Fowler for the next game, even if it hasn't been confirmed in black and white yet.
Dave Morissette sees Jacob Fowler as the starting goaltender
If he is indeed the starter, he comes into a perfect scenario to measure the pressure of a meaningful game. The Red Wings are the kind of opponent that forces your goaltender to stay sharp for 60 minutes, without giving you the luxury of switching off for two minutes.
"It's the most important game of the month.
Which goaltender would you like to see in net to face the Red Wings?"
Which goaltender would you like to see in net to face the Red Wings?"
Meanwhile, Jakub Dobes continues to build a resume that deserves respect. This season, he has appeared in 21 games, with a 13-5-3 record, a 3.01 goals-against average, and a .889 save percentage. Last season, he played 16 games, with a 7-4-3 record, a 2.74 goals-against average, and a .909 save percentage, along with one shutout.
And we can't forget Montembeault, who carried the workload last year. In 2024-25, he played 62 games, posting a 31-24-7 record, a .902 save percentage, and four shutouts.
With that, you understand why the debate never ends with a simple answer.
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