Bolduc scores in shootout as Canadiens edge Red Wings 1-0

MONTREAL · The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 1-0 in a shootout on Saturday at Bell Centre. Zachary Bolduc scored the only goal in the sixth round of the tiebreaker to secure the win. Goaltender Jacob Fowler stopped all 30 shots he faced in regulation and overtime for his second career shutout. The victory ended a three game losing streak for Montreal and was its first win at home this season.

Fowler, recalled from the AHL's Laval Rocket on Wednesday, made his second straight start in place of the injured Samuel Montembeault. "It's a pretty emotional game and I feel like you always stand a little bit taller after a big win," Fowler said. "So I need to bring myself back down to earth a little bit here." Red Wings netminder Daniil Tarasov was equally sharp, making 30 saves in his first start for Detroit since signing as a free agent in July.

Bolduc beat Tarasov five hole for the shootout winner after Fowler had stopped all six Detroit attempts. "He made some amazing saves short handed, breakaways, shootout, so he's obviously a huge part of that win," Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki said. The Red Wings, playing their first road game and their second in 24 hours, were shut out for the second time in five games this season. Detroit was missing forwards Marco Kasper, J.T. Compher and Mason Appleton due to injury.

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Montreal had three goals disallowed during the game. Cole Caufield had an early first period goal waved off after video review determined the puck did not fully cross the line. A second period goal by Bolduc was called back for goaltender interference by Jake Evans. In overtime, an Alexandre Texier goal was nullified due to an offside call. "A lot of credit to the boys for staying resilient," Fowler said. "It's hard to line back up for a face off after thinking you win the game in front of 20,000 people."

Canadiens fans repeatedly chanted "We want Larkin" during the game, directing the call at Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin. The former Detroit captain requested a trade this past off season. "It was interesting," Larkin said. "I never would have imagined that in this building in my career, but they're passionate fans. In my opinion, this is the best atmosphere in hockey and they're knowledgeable and they love their team." Fowler, at 21 years and 320 days old, became the fifth Canadiens goalie to record multiple shutouts at age 21 or younger. Up next: The Red Wings host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday. The Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday.

With files from The Globe and Mail, Sportsnet and Yahoo Sports