What Happened
Zachary Bolduc scored in the sixth round of the shootout to give the Montreal Canadiens a 1-0 win over the Detroit Red Wings at Bell Centre on Saturday. Jacob Fowler stopped 30 shots for his second career shutout, while Daniil Tarasov made 30 saves for Detroit in his 100th career NHL game. The Canadiens snapped a three-game losing streak and won at home for the first time this season.
Key Details
- Bolduc scored the deciding goal in the sixth round of the shootout.
- Fowler recorded his second career shutout with 30 saves.
- Tarasov made 30 saves in his 100th career NHL game and first start since signing July 1.
- Montreal improved to 2-2-1; Detroit dropped to 1-3-1.
- Fowler was recalled from Laval on Wednesday and is filling in for Samuel Montembeault, out 10 to 14 days with a lower-body injury.
- Detroit was playing its first road game of the season and lost its second game in two nights.
What It Means
The win ends Montreal's three-game slide and gives the Canadiens their first home victory of the season. Fowler's strong play in place of the injured Montembeault provides stability in goal. Detroit's road trip starts with a second straight loss, and the chants for Dylan Larkin highlight ongoing speculation about his future with the Red Wings.
What's Next
Montreal continues its schedule with Fowler expected to start while Montembeault recovers. Detroit looks to end its two-game skid on its road trip. Larkin's trade request remains a storyline to monitor.