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Canadiens Edge Senators; Rookie Goaltenders Shine in Playoff Chase

3/18/2026

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The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 as the rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler stopped 32 of 34 shots.
The win leaves Montreal two points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division with two games in hand.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi has a 25-5-1 record as a starter and earned a three-year extension, becoming the fastest to reach 25 career wins.
Both teams rely on rookie goaltending as they pursue playoff success.

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The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 as the rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler stopped 32 of 34 shots.
The win leaves Montreal two points behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division with two games in hand.
Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Brandon Bussi has a 25-5-1 record as a starter and earned a three-year extension, becoming the fastest to reach 25 career wins.
Both teams rely on rookie goaltending as they pursue playoff success.