Montreal Canadiens News

After a breakout 2025-26 season that continued with an impressive postseason run, Dobes has struggled early in 2026-27. As a result, the Canadiens have often turned to Jacob Fowler, who has dazzled when called upon, posting an absurd 1.54 GAA and .942 SV% in seven games (6-1-0). That said, after Fowler's sensational 46-save shutout in Montreal's previous game, the team will turn to Dobes on Thursday. The 25-year-old Dobes has played only once in the past two weeks, in a 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, where he allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%).

Adam Engstrom will enter Montreal's lineup on Tuesday, sending Xhekaj to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Xhekaj is averaging 11:50 time-on-ice, recording zero points, 16 hits, and 16 penalty minutes in 11 games this season.

Arber Xhekaj will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Engstrom to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Engstrom is averaging 11:24 time-on-ice and has zero points in five games this season.

Jakub Dobes had a breakout 2025-26 season, leading the Canadiens to an impressive playoff run, but his sluggish start to 2026-27 opened a door for Jacob Fowler. The 21-year-old Fowler was outstanding in his most recent game, saving 33 of 34 shots (.971 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets. He has a stellar 1.79 GAA and .924 SV% in six games this season (5-1-0). The Canadiens enter Tuesday's contest as slight +101 road underdogs against a St. Louis Blues team coming off a 4-0 shutout loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Jakub Dobes had a breakout 2025-26 season, leading the Canadiens to an impressive playoff run, but his sluggish start to 2026-27 opened a door for Jacob Fowler. The 21-year-old Fowler saved 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) in his most recent game, a 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres. He has a 2.16 GAA and .900 SV% in four games this season (3-1-0). The Canadiens enter Friday's contest as -161 road favourites against a Chicago Blackhawks team coming off a 4-0 shutout loss to the Dallas Stars.

Suzuki played 21:03 time on ice in Montreal's previous game, a 4-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks, and scored two points (1G / 1A), but has been ruled out for the next several weeks with an upper-body injury. The Canadiens have been outscored 34-30 over nine games this season (4-3-2) and will be tested without their number-one center. The 27-year-old Suzuki is coming off a career-best 101-point season and started 2026-27 strong, with 12 points (5G / 7A) in nine games.

Beck played two games with Montreal earlier this season, but has yet to become a full-time player at the NHL level. The 22-year-old forward, the 33rd-overall pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, has two points (1G / 1A) in five games with Laval (AHL) this season.

Beck made his season debut with Montreal last week, playing two games and averaging 7:23 time-on-ice. The 22-year-old forward was the 33rd-overall pick of the Canadiens in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft.

Reinbacher made his season debut with Montreal last week, playing 9:09 on ice and recording a -1 plus/minus. The 21-year-old defenseman was the fifth-overall pick of the Canadiens in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft.

Adam Engstrom will return to Montreal's lineup on Tuesday, and Reinbacher will be a healthy scratch. Reinbacher, the fifth-overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, made his season debut in Montreal's previous game, playing 9:09 on ice and recording a -1 plus/minus.

David Reinbacher will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Engstrom to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Engstrom is averaging 11:01 time-on-ice and has zero points in four games this season.

After a breakout 2025-26 season that continued with an impressive postseason run, Dobes has struggled early in 2026-27. The 25-year-old Czech goalie has allowed five or more goals in three of four games, giving Jacob Fowler more action in recent weeks. Dobes has an ugly 4.63 GAA and .842 SV% in four games (1-2-1). Still, the Canadiens enter Tuesday's contest as significant -202 home favourites over a San Jose Sharks team coming off a 3-1 loss last night to the Toronto Maple Leafs.

After a breakout 2025-26 season that continued with an impressive postseason run, Dobes has struggled early in 2026-27. The 25-year-old Czech goalie has allowed five or more goals in three of four games, giving Jacob Fowler more action in recent weeks. Dobes has an ugly 4.63 GAA and .842 SV% in four games (1-2-1). Still, the Canadiens enter Tuesday's contest as significant -202 home favourites over a San Jose Sharks team coming off a 3-1 loss last night to the Toronto Maple Leafs.