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Canadiens Preview: Red Hot Fowler Starts, Suzuki Not Ready Yet

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from Montreal Hockey Now, by Marc Dumont,

The Montreal Canadiens (9-3-2) host the Winnipeg Jets (4-8-3) on Tuesday night, with puck drop set for 7 p.m. ET.

The Habs will be aiming for their sixth straight win at the 2026 Heritage Classic, a streak that already includes a 2-1 victory over the Jets. Given the outdoor setting, the ice quality left something to be desired, as did the overall quality of play. Regardless, the Jets managed to put 34 shots on net, 33 of which were saved by outstanding rookie netminder Jacob Fowler.

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