Who is Jacob Fowler and why is he trending?
Jacob Fowler is trending due to his role in the Montreal Canadiens' 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks. He recorded 20 saves and received praise for his technical ability and composure in the crease.
What happened
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Jacob Fowler made 20 saves to help the Canadiens defeat the Blackhawks 4-1 [1].
What you need to know
He currently ranks 15th in the NHL for Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAE) [2].
Former goalie Carey Price stated that Fowler's style most reminds him of his own [2].
He is noted for his technical soundness and ability to track the puck calmly [2].
It is not confirmed how long Fowler will remain the primary goalie in the crease.
Background
The Montreal Canadiens recently faced the Chicago Blackhawks during a four-game road trip [3]. The team had to play without captain Nick Suzuki, who is sidelined for two to four weeks with a finger injury [2].
During the game, Fowler's performance was highlighted by a 1.16 GSAE, helping the team maintain their lead after a shaky first period [2].
Questions people ask
How many saves did Jacob Fowler make against Chicago?
He made 20 saves during the game [1].
What is Fowler's standing in GSAE?
He is ranked 15th among NHL goalies in Goals Saved Above Expected this season [2].
Where this came from
[1] montreal.citynews.ca
Evans scores twice as Canadiens roll past Blackhawks 4-1
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[2] globalnews.ca
Call of the Wilde: Jacob Fowler shines again in a convincing win for the Montreal Canadiens in Chicago
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[3] tsn.ca
Habs' depth scoring fills the Suzuki void as they kick off four-game road trip with a win
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