Jakub Dobeš Is Becoming Playoff Hero for the Montreal Canadiens

Becoming a Big-Game Goaltender

There have been several examples in the playoffs where Dobeš has already proven he steps up in big moments. The one that stands out comes from Game 7 of the Canadiens first-round battle vs the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a game where the Bolts outshot the Habs by double digits, their netminder was up for the challenge. He finished stopping 28 of 29 shots as the Canadiens upset the Lightning 2-1 to move on to the second round.

Even in Game 3 of the second round vs the Buffalo Sabres, Dobeš had to be at his best. While the score was one-sided, the Sabres still put a flurry of chances on the Habs goalie. He again rose to the task, stopping 26 of 28 shots, helping Montreal get a well-deserved 2-1 series lead. If he can keep up this play, the Buffalo may be in a short series.

Deserving of Major Recognition

Dobeš was not a finalist for the Vezina Trophy for the league’s best netminder this season. While the top three certainly deserve the recognition, the Habs goalie also deserves major props. If Montreal can keep this play up, they have a high chance of making a deep playoff run in search of their first cup in 33 years.

There’s no question that Dobeš will absolutely choose being a Stanley Cup champion over an individual award. The Canadiens will go as far as their goaltender will carry them. It’s been huge for them to have him in their foxhole this entire run. A run that doesn’t show any signs of stopping anytime soon.

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