Montreal Canadiens' Jacob Fowler Achieves Milestone Shutout

Here are the Montreal Canadiens news items, stories, and content you may have missed on Saturday.

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Jacob Fowler was perfect on Saturday night, stopping all 30 of the shots sent his way versus the Pittsburgh Penguins to secure his first career shutout. His calm presence in the net is a nice change of pace for the Canadiens, a team that usually falls on the chaotic side of things when discussing goaltending. It should also be noted that Owen Beck scored his first career goal, and Josh Anderson found the back of the net on two occasions in the 4-0 win. [Canadiens Highlights: Welcome To The Fowler Show]

Fowler was quite appreciative of the support from the Bell Centre faithful, and even managed to end his post-game interview with a little French, which is sure to garner even more support from Habs fans.

Juste Jacob Fowler qui apprécie l'ovation de la foule après son premier jeu blanc 🥺🥺🥺 @renlavoietvapic.twitter.com/LGBFFi5DjC— TVA Sports (@TVASports) December 21, 2025

Now that Phillip Danault is a Hab, again, it’s time to discuss his ideal usage. There’s no doubt his lack of offence this season is a concern, but context is always key in hockey. Playing alongside a talented player like Ivan Demidov could help him find his offensive rhythm, while adding a much-needed defensive presence to the mix. [Canadiens Analysis – Potential Forward Lines Including Danault]

Team 🇨🇦 post cuts & Misa's arrival:

McKenna – Misa – Martone
Iginla – Hage – Martin
Reschny – Beaudoin – Luchanko
Greentree – Cootes – O'Reilly
Bear – Desnoyers

Reid – Parekh
Aitcheson – Brunicke
MacKenzie – Danford
Carels – Verhoeff

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Ivankovic
Ravensbergen@TSN_Sports— Mark Masters (@markhmasters) December 19, 2025

By assisting on Beck’s first career goal in the NHL, Lane Hutson is officially the fastest Canadiens defenceman to reach the 100 points in the NHL, and the 11th fastest defenceman in NHL history.

11th fastest?

Only?

Sheesh, he’s really mailing it in these days!

Lane Hutson (11-89—100 in 119 GP) assisted on Owen Beck's first NHL goal and became the youngest defenseman in @CandiensMTL history to record 100 points. #NHLStats

Tune in 🇨🇦 (@Sportsnet), 🌎:https://t.co/dT34F4MhkCpic.twitter.com/rIkRqvQOcb— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 21, 2025

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New Jersey Devils head coach, Sheldon Keefe, said the magic words. It sounds like some massive lineup returns are imminent. Following the Devils’ 2-1 victory against the Utah Mammoth on Friday, Keefe explained the Devils should have a fuller lineup when they play their next game, hosting the Buffalo Sabres. [New Jersey Devils]

Things have gone from bad to worse for the moribund Toronto Maple Leafs this season. Fans and pundits have debated on how to fix the struggling team. But according to former NHL executive Doug MacLean, there’s one glaring area the Leafs desperately need to address if they hope to become a serious contender. [Toronto Maple Leafs]

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