The game
The Montreal Canadiens won 2-0 at Enterprise Center on Tuesday night even though the
St. Louis Blues outshot them 46-20. Jacob Fowler stopped everything, including 24 shots in the third period. It's a career high and his second shutout of the season.
Zachary Bolduc opened the scoring in the second period with a one-timer from the right circle, his fifth goal of the season and his first against his former team. Florian Xhekaj made it 2-0 early in the third by tipping a Mike Matheson shot. It's his first NHL goal.
What poolers should know
- Jacob Fowler: 6-1-0 with a 1.54 GAA and a .942 save percentage in 7 starts according to the NHL. He's turning into a true number one goalie. If he's still available in your pool, now is the time.
- Mike Matheson: two assists in 23:25 of ice time, up to 4 points in 8 games.
- Zachary Bolduc: 5 goals in 12 games. A right winger to watch in deep pools.
- Florian Xhekaj: a small role (6:19), so little short-term impact.
For St. Louis, Jordan Binnington made 18 saves. Philip Broberg put 6 shots on goal without a point. The Blues have been shut out two games in a row.
Next game
Montreal (7-3-2) visits the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.