If this was the calm before the storm, the Canadiens on Wednesday did their best to defuse what appears to be an explosive situation.

While rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler was one of three players — along with forward Owen Beck and defenceman Adam Engstrom — recalled Tuesday night from the AHL’s Laval Rocket, Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis did not say if the 21-year-old will start Thursday’s game against the Penguins in Pittsburgh (7 P.M., TSN2, RDS, TSN RADIO-690, 98.5 FM).

St. Louis also denied the move smacks of desperation, although his team lost its last two games at home, has been guilty of numerous defensive lapses and has been plagued by inconsistent goaltending throughout the season.

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