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Jacob Fowler has delivered remarkable numbers since the season began. The young goaltender owns an 8-1-1 record, and his performance goes beyond wins and losses: he ranks sixth in the NHL with a 2.15 goals-against average and second in the league with a .925 save percentage.
It is difficult to demand more from a netminder. Fowler has built a reputation as a winner at every level of his young career, and that pattern is now unfolding in the professional ranks. His ability to single-handedly influence the outcome of games has become increasingly evident.
Fowler's current form has convinced Jose Theodore that the Canadiens' path to a championship would run through the young goaltender. Speaking on a recent episode of the podcast La game dans la game, hosted by Marc Denis, Theodore made his position clear: if the Canadiens win the Cup, Jacob Fowler will be the one in net.
The bold prediction is not without merit. Fowler's play has been so impressive that such praise seems justified, even though he is only at the beginning of his NHL journey. The attention he is receiving for the right reasons reflects how dominant he has been since the start of the season.
Apart from a brief difficult stretch against the Jets, Fowler has been nearly beyond criticism. His consistent excellence also confirms the potential that has been touted for years. The accolades he received earlier in his career are now being validated at the highest level.
For the time being, Fowler's rise makes for a compelling story. Whether it culminates in a championship remains to be seen, but the early chapters have been nothing short of spectacular.
Originally reported by yardbarker.