Bolduc scores in shootout as the Canadiens outlast the Red Wings 1-0

Zachary Bolduc netted the winning goal in the sixth round of a shootout as the Montreal Canadiens edged out the Detroit Red Wings with a final score of 1-0. Jacob Fowler contributed significantly to the victory by making an impressive 30 saves. The Canadiens ended their three-game losing streak, securing a 2-2-1 record. This marked the first home win in three outings for the team this season.

Fowler also achieved his second career shutout, marking his second consecutive start for the Canadiens. The 21-year-old played his second straight game as a starter after being recalled from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Wednesday. Notably, Tarasov recorded 30 saves in his first start for the Red Wings. Detroit's first game on the road this season ended in defeat following their 6-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Friday night.

The game saw Cole Caufield's shot, taken just 1:16 into play, ruled not to have crossed the goal line. Additionally, Bolduc's goal in the second period was disallowed due to goaltender interference by Jake Evans on Tarasov. A third potential Montreal goal, credited to Alexandre Texier, was called back for offside midway through overtime.

Despite the Red Wings' fans showing their support for forward Dylan Larkin by chanting "We want Larkin! We want Larkin!" the team failed to secure his services, as the former Red Wings captain had requested a trade from Detroit.