Will the rookie goaltender begin his career 2-0?

Rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler will start a second consecutive game when the Canadiens (16-11-3) take on the New York Rangers (15-13-4) on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. Article content

Puck drop at 7 p.m. (Citytv, Sportsnet East, TVA Sports, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM) . Article content Article content

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Fowler got the win in a 36-save performance in his first NHL career start against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

Jake Evans returns to the lineup after missing Thursday’s game because of personal reasons. He was missed in the face-off dot, as the team lost 59 per cent of their draws against the Pens. Jared Davidson will sit.

Arber Xhekaj returns to the lineup after sitting Thursday.

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