Canadiens Visit Bruins as Jacob Fowler and Jeremy Swayman Lead a Battle of Elite Goalies

Montreal brings strong road form

The Canadiens enter at 11-3-4, including a 6-1-1 record in visiting uniforms. They score 3.33 goals per game and allow 3.06, despite giving up more shots per game than they take.

Montreal has performed well on power plays and is also effective at killing opponents’ power plays. Jacob Fowler is expected to start in goal.

Fowler’s impressive season

At 21, Fowler has an 8-1-2 record, tied for seventh in league wins. He allows 2.14 goals per game, the league’s seventh-best mark, and his .925 save percentage ranks third. Fowler has recorded two shutouts, second-most in the league, and has allowed only four goals across four road games.

Boston’s home strength

The Bruins are 13-4-1 this season and have gone 8-1-0 at home. They average 3.72 goals per game and have scored at least four goals in three of their past four wins.

Boston has won its last four games, including three at home, while allowing 2.28 goals per game. Jeremy Swayman is confirmed as the starter.

Swayman matches the challenge

Swayman is 9-3-1, fourth in league wins, and has allowed 2.21 goals per game, the eighth-best figure. His .920 save percentage is tied for fifth. He has one shutout. The two goalies are both among the NHL’s top 10 in wins and goals-against average, setting up a notable matchup.