Jacob Fowler's mid-game gesture goes viral as he shines in NHL debut win
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The name of the moment for the Montreal Canadiens is unquestionably that of young goaltender Jacob Fowler.
The young goalie impressed everyone with his calm and poise in the crease. He truly earned this first career win in the National Hockey League, and he was especially solid in the second period.
It was really great to see.
A gesture from Jacob Fowler that says a lot about his temperament
If some people were worried that Fowler might be too nervous for his first NHL game, or that he might feel the pressure too heavily, think again!
"Jacob Fowler cracking a smile after seeing [or hearing] the Penguins shot ring off the post is a good sign the young goalie is relaxed and having fun in his NHL debut!"
- Priyanta Emrith
- Priyanta Emrith
It's incredibly impressive. We're talking about a young goaltender who wants to perform well, who has a certain amount of pressure on his shoulders - and what is his reaction when a Penguins shot hits the post? What is his reaction when he's on the verge of giving up his first career NHL goal?
He flashes a smile and stays as relaxed as a veteran. I love it! It may seem trivial, but it absolutely isn't. It says an enormous amount about his mindset and his extraordinary calm in the crease.
Fowler was finally beaten a bit later by Bryan Rust on a beautiful pass from Sidney Crosby, but he was extremely solid overall. He can be very proud of himself - and his mother can, too, by the way:
"Jacob Fowler in his NHL debut:
- 33 saves on 35 shots
- .946 SV%
- Joins Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy, and Carey Price as the 4th goalie in Canadiens history to earn his 1st NHL win vs. Pittsburgh
What a start to his career"
- Gino Hard
- 33 saves on 35 shots
- .946 SV%
- Joins Ken Dryden, Patrick Roy, and Carey Price as the 4th goalie in Canadiens history to earn his 1st NHL win vs. Pittsburgh
What a start to his career"
- Gino Hard
Congratulations to Fowler on his debut game and first NHL win. An outstanding way to launch his career.
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| Jacob Fowler | 1188 | 74.3 % |
| Jakub Dobes | 275 | 17.2 % |
| Samuel Montembeault | 136 | 8.5 % |
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