Canadiens Edge Red Wings 1-0 as Fowler Makes 30 Saves

Montreal ended its three-game losing streak with a 1-0 shootout victory over Detroit at Bell Centre on Saturday, October 10, 2026, as Jacob Fowler stopped 30 shots and Zachary Bolduc delivered the decisive goal in the sixth round. The result lifted the Canadiens to 2-2-1, while the Red Wings fell to 1-3-1.

Fowler recorded his second career shutout with Montreal in his second consecutive start, according to TSN. The 21-year-old goalie was recalled from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Wednesday as the Canadiens dealt with an injury to Samuel Montembeault.

Detroit's Daniil Tarasov also made 30 saves in his first start for the Red Wings since joining the team as a free agent on July 1. According to TSN, the appearance marked his 100th career NHL game, but the goaltender could not prevent Detroit from losing for the second consecutive night after Friday's 6-3 defeat against the Seattle Kraken.

Bolduc settled the contest by shooting through Tarasov's five-hole during the sixth round of the shootout. Fowler then denied Nate Danielson to end Detroit's attempt and secure Montreal's first home victory of the season.

The Canadiens had multiple opportunities to win before the shootout, but officials disallowed three goals. Cole Caufield appeared to score 1:16 into the first period, only for video review to determine that the puck had not completely crossed the goal line.

Bolduc also had a second-period goal overturned at 7:03 after officials ruled that Montreal forward Jake Evans interfered with Tarasov in the crease. Alexandre Texier appeared to score the overtime winner, but that goal was disallowed because of an offside entry, according to NHL.com.

Despite controlling play for extended stretches, Montreal struggled to capitalize on its power-play chances. NHL.com reported that the Canadiens went 0-for-4 with the man advantage, leaving them with one power-play goal in 17 opportunities this season, a conversion rate of 5.9 percent according to TSN.

Fowler's work proved particularly important late in regulation. NHL.com reported that he stopped Andrew Copp's breakaway at 3:35 of the third period by extending his left pad as the Detroit forward attempted a backhand shot.

The Canadiens also welcomed defenseman Kaiden Guhle back to the lineup. According to CityNews Montreal, Guhle made his season debut after missing the first four games following adductor muscle surgery on August 10. Forward Florian Xhekaj remained unavailable while receiving treatment for an undisclosed minor injury.

Montreal's home crowd also repeatedly chanted, "We want Larkin!" during the game, according to TSN and CityNews Montreal. The chants referenced Detroit forward Dylan Larkin, who requested a trade during the offseason, although TSN reported that he had shown little interest in joining Montreal or another Canadian team.

The Red Wings were shut out for the second time in their first five games and averaged two goals per game entering the next stage of the season, according to TSN. Montreal is scheduled to host the Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre on Tuesday.