The Montreal Canadiens enter Thursday’s matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins with one major question hanging over them – who gets the start in goal? After a difficult stretch of games, including a tough 6-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning at home, the Canadiens’ goaltending situation has become the main focus heading into this matchup.

Montreal recalled young goaltender Jacob Fowler from the AHL on Wednesday, following a loss to the Lightning. Against Tampa Bay, both Jakub Dobes and Samuel Montembeault had rough outings. Dobes allowed three goals on 14 shots before being pulled, while Montembeault allowed three goals on 13 shots over 40 minutes.

Fans immediately reacted to the recall, many expressing concern that the Canadiens might be rushing the 21-year-old into NHL action too s

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