Canadiens recall goalie Jacob Fowler from Laval

Montréal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler makes a save during the second period of an NHL game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

By Sportsnet

Posted March 11, 2026 11:18 am.

Last Updated March 11, 2026 11:59 am.

Jacob Fowler is on his way back to the NHL.

The Montreal Canadiens  recalled the goaltender from the AHL’s Laval Rocket, the team announced on Wednesday.

Fowler was with the Habs for 10 games earlier this season. He went 4-4-2 with a .903 save percentage and a 2.62 goals-against average during that stretch. His last appearance came on Jan. 15 against the Buffalo Sabres.

With the Rocket, he’s made 27 appearances this campaign, boasting a .916 save percentage and a 2.23 goals-against average.

The Canadiens drafted Fowler in the third round in 2023.

Montreal is currently third in the Atlantic division.

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