What Happened
Montreal goaltender Jacob Fowler turned aside a career-high 46 shots, including 24 in the third period, to secure a 2-0 shutout win against the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. Zachary Bolduc opened the scoring in the second period with a one-timer against his former club, marking his fifth goal of the campaign. Florian Xhekaj added his first career NHL goal early in the third period by redirecting a shot. Mike Matheson contributed two assists for the Canadiens, who earned their third consecutive road victory. The Blues suffered their second straight shutout defeat following a 4-0 loss to Carolina.
Key Details
- Jacob Fowler stopped 46 shots for his second shutout of the season.
- Zachary Bolduc scored his fifth goal of the season at 8:37 of the second period.
- Florian Xhekaj scored his first NHL goal at 2:17 of the third period.
- Mike Matheson earned two assists.
- The Canadiens improved their record to 7-3-2.
What It Means
The victory extends Montreal's successful away stretch to 4-1-1 on the road this season. For St. Louis, the consecutive shutout losses highlight ongoing offensive struggles after falling to 5-6-1 overall.
What's Next
The Montreal Canadiens travel to face the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.