Jacob Fowler records shutout as Canadiens top Blues 2-0

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Jacob Fowler records shutout as Canadiens top Blues 2-0
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Jacob Fowler made a career-high 46 saves for the Montreal Canadiens, leading them to a 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues on October 27. Fowler's shutout marks his second of the season and third in his career. Zachary Bolduc scored the opening goal in the second period, followed by Florian Xhekaj netting his first NHL goal in the third. The Canadiens improved their road record to 4-1-1 and currently sit at 7-3-2 overall. The Blues have now been shut out in consecutive games, falling to 5-6-1 this season. Montreal's next game is against Dallas on October 29, while St. Louis hosts Boston the same day.

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  • •Jacob Fowler makes 46 saves for Montreal's shutout victory.
  • •Zachary Bolduc scores against his former team.
  • •Florian Xhekaj nets first NHL goal for Canadiens.
  • •Montreal improves to 7-3-2, St. Louis drops to 5-6-1.
  • •Next games: Canadiens at Dallas, Blues host Boston.
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  • 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Jacob Fowler makes 46 saves for 2nd shutout of season as Canadiens beat Blues 2-0
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LOUIS (AP) — Jacob Fowler made a career-high 46 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Zachary Bolduc and Florian Xhekaj scored as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-0 on Tuesday night.

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