Montreal Canadiens Recall Jacob Fowler to Cover for Injured Montembeault

The Montreal Canadiens announced they have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler from the team’s AHL affiliate, the Laval Rocket. Fowler’s recall is, at first glance, a response to the apparent injury suffered by goaltender Samuel Montembeault at Montreal’s practice earlier today. Per RDS’ Patrick Friolet, what appeared to be a leg injury prompted Montembeault to leave the ice. The Canadiens did not issue an official update on the goalie’s status, and head coach Martin St. Louis said that Montembeault was still being evaluated when the coach was made available to the media. The Canadiens are set to host the Nashville Predators…