Overview
- President of hockey operations Jeff Gorton announced the change Wednesday and described it as an organizational decision for a fresh approach.
- Marciano steps up from AHL Laval and will serve through the end of the season after years working with the club’s goalie pipeline.
- Sam Montembeault has a .868 save percentage and 3.46 GAA, while Jakub Dobes sits at .890 and 2.96, with the team at .879 save percentage (25th).
- Jacob Fowler was recalled in December, posted a .902 save percentage and 2.62 GAA in 10 NHL starts, then returned to Laval on Jan. 16.
- Montreal is 29-17-7 and holding an Eastern Conference wild-card spot, and Gorton noted other NHL teams had shown interest in Marciano.