Jacob
Fowler
G · MTL · Above average
- PAL
- 68
- WAR
- 2.4
- Value
- 78
- SV%
- .908
2025-26№ 26 / 98
Jacob Fowler (Montreal Canadiens) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jacob Fowler
HEIGHT : 185 cm · WEIGHT : 101 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : November 23, 2004 · Melbourne, United States
Drafted : 2023 · MTL · round 3, pick #69
Contract : $938,333 · 2025-26 → 2027-28 · Entry-Level Contract · RFA · Signing bonus $95,000
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Montréal Canadiens | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2.15 | .925 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2.43 | .908 | 1 |
| NHL totals | 27 | 17 | 7 | 2.33 | .915 | 3 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.16 | .500 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.16 | .500 | 0 | |
Jacob Fowler: our analysis
2025-26 season: 17 GP, 9 W, 6 L, .908 SV%, 2.43 GAA, 1 SO. WAR 2.4 (26th of 98) · PAL 68, above average.
Jacob Fowler is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He posts a PAL Rating of 68 out of 100 (above average), and his WAR of 2.4 ranks 26th among 98 regulars, in the top half.
His strengths: efficiency (92, among the best in the league), impact (75, well above average) and consistency (75, well above average). On the other hand, workload (4, among the weakest in the league) holds him back.
GSAx: +9.8 (goals saved above expected).
Contract-wise, his Value score of 78 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jacob Fowler's story
Growing up in Melbourne, Florida, Fowler stopped playing forward before his tenth birthday and committed to the goaltender position, a change that shaped the rest of his path. He drove long distances to train with the Florida Alliance and later moved to the USHL with the Youngstown Phantoms, where his impact was rapid and obvious.
In Youngstown Fowler produced a breakout 2022–23 campaign: he led USHL goalies in wins, goals-against average and save percentage, then starred in the playoffs. His performance included a 22-save shutout in the final that secured the Phantoms their first Clark Cup and earned him tournament most outstanding player honours along with Goaltender of the Year awards.
The Montreal Canadiens selected him 69th overall in the 2023 draft, and he enrolled at Boston College. As a freshman he established program and national benchmarks — multiple monthly conference awards, Hockey East goaltending leader, and an NCAA single-season wins record for a freshman with 32 — followed by All-American recognition and a Mike Richter Award in 2025 after a second season in which he ranked among the NCAA leaders in goals-against average, save percentage and shutouts.
Fowler signed a three-year entry-level contract with Montréal in April 2025 and began his professional career with the Laval Rocket on an ATO. He made his pro debut in April 2025, notched his first professional shutout in the AHL playoffs, and then moved between Laval and Montréal. Called up during the 2025–26 season, he made his NHL debut on December 11, 2025, posting a victory and recorded his first NHL shutout later that month; he finished the season splitting time as an NHL backup and Laval starter.
On the international stage, Fowler backstopped U.S. junior teams to gold at the 2023 World Junior A Challenge and at the 2024 World Junior Championships, winning every start he made at the latter tournament. His style is straightforward: quick reflexes, strong positional play and an ability to elevate his performance in high-pressure moments.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 10
- Shots against
- 295
- Saves
- 273
- %ARR / SV%
- 92.5 %
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Prospect value
Scout Report Center →Rank
197
among all 32 teams' prospects
Rating
84/ 100
percentile among prospects at his position
Potential
55/ 80
NHL regular
Ceiling: 3.7 WAR from age 21 to 26
NHL probability
7 %
of playing 200 NHL games from age 21 to 26
Expected WAR, age 21-26
2.3
the most likely outcome
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No equivalency for goalies
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
2.4
wins above replacement
26 of 98
PAL Rating
68/ 100
Performance · Above average
23 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
78/ 100
Very good contract
0.94 M$ · expected PAL 47
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- Efficiency
- 92
- Impact
- 75
- High danger
- 48
- Consistency
- 75
- Workload
- 4
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
2.4
wins above replacement
0.1 to 4.2 — 90% interval
26 of 98 goalies
+12.7 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +9.8
- Average → replacement
- +2.9
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .92597th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .89598th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 50.0 %72nd percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 2.9443rd percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- 0.7878th percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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NSHJacob Fowler: frequently asked questions
What is Jacob Fowler's record in 2026-27?
Jacob Fowler has 8 wins in 10 games in 2026-27, with a .925 save percentage and a 2.15 goals-against average.
How old is Jacob Fowler?
Jacob Fowler is 21 years old: he was born on November 24, 2004.
How tall is Jacob Fowler, and how much does he weigh?
Jacob Fowler is 6'1" (185 cm) and weighs 223 lb (101 kg).
Where is Jacob Fowler from?
United States: Jacob Fowler was born in Melbourne, Florida, United States.
What team does Jacob Fowler play for?
Jacob Fowler plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, at G, wearing number 32.
Is Jacob Fowler injured?
No: Jacob Fowler is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jacob Fowler?
Jacob Fowler produced 2.4 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 26th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 68 out of 100: above average for his position.
How much does Jacob Fowler make?
Jacob Fowler earns $938K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 78 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jacob Fowler's contract end?
Jacob Fowler's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Jacob Fowler overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 78 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jacob Fowler a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 26th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Jacob Fowler's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jacob Fowler has 27 games, 17 wins and 3 shutouts. His best season: 2025-26, with 9 wins.
Where was Jacob Fowler drafted?
Jacob Fowler was drafted 69th overall (round 3) by Montreal Canadiens in 2023.
How does Jacob Fowler perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jacob Fowler has 1 game and 0 wins in his career.
What is Jacob Fowler's nationality?
Jacob Fowler is American. Internationally: United States — Gold at the 2023 World Junior A Challenge (player of the game in the final); Gold at the 2024 World Junior Championships (won all three games he started).
What awards has Jacob Fowler won?
Clark Cup Most Outstanding Player ; Named to the All-USHL First Team ; USHL Goaltender of the Year ; Dave Peterson Goalie of the Year ; Hockey East Goaltender of the Month (October) ; Hockey East Goaltender of the Month (November) ; Hockey East Goaltending Champion ; Named to the Hockey East All-Tournament Team; and more.
How many championships has Jacob Fowler won?
2: Clark Cup with the Youngstown Phantoms (first championship in program history); Hockey East tournament title with Boston College (12th program title, 2024).
Where did Jacob Fowler play before turning pro?
Florida Alliance (youth, Estero, Florida); Youngstown Phantoms (USHL) — 2021–22 season and the following season.
See also: his Montreal Canadiens teammates
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