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Fowler aims to stay hot as road favorite against Blackhawks
Jacob Fowler is confirmed in net tonight as the Canadiens visit the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, facing off in a goalie duel against Spencer Knight (confirmed). Fowler has capitalized on Sam Montembeault's injury to cement primary starter duties in Montreal's tandem, prompting his fantasy start rate to surge up to 46%. The 21-year-old netminder enters in outstanding form, winning all three of his recent starts with a stellar 2.00 GAA, .918 save percentage, and one shutout. Even on the road in a higher-scoring environment, the Canadiens enter as favorites to capture two points.
Our projection expects Fowler to stay steady tonight, modeling around 23 saves alongside a solid win chance and respectable ratios near a 2.62 GAA. Looking at the weekly slate, Montreal plays three total games this week, leaving just one remaining contest after tonight against Winnipeg where Fowler could share the crease. Given his sharp form, confirmed starting status, and Montreal’s favorite tag against a rebuilding Chicago squad, he warrants full trust in lineups. Today’s action: Strong Start.
