Canadiens' Goalie Future in Focus | Montreal Canadiens News

The Canadiens’ goalie future is bright — and young. Samuel Montembeault’s struggles have made way for a new era led by 22-year-old Jacob Fowler, who dazzled with a .916 save percentage in the AHL and stepped up big in his NHL debut, earning star honors. Joining him is Jakub Dobeš, a playoff hero with a .908 save percentage and clutch performances that helped secure their postseason spot. With Marco Marciano now coaching goalies full-time — boosting team save percentage from .879 to .908 — the Canadiens are betting on raw talent and complementary styles to carry them through a young roster. The season opener? September 29, 2026. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7cf51d60646f35b1