Rookie rock Jakub Dobes sets out to save Canadiens from imminent elimination
Jakub Dobes, the Montreal Canadiens' rookie goaltender, has emerged as a standout player during the playoffs despite his team's struggles. In Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes, he made an impressive 40 saves but the Canadiens lost, putting them at a 3-1 series deficit. Dobes has captured the hearts of fans with his performance and personality, drawing comparisons to legendary Habs goalies from the past.
- ▪Jakub Dobes turned 25 on Wednesday and faced 43 shots in Game 4 against the Carolina Hurricanes.
- ▪Despite the loss, Dobes was praised for his performance, stopping 40 shots and earning the crowd's admiration.
- ▪He has become a folk hero for the Canadiens, receiving louder ovations than other young stars on the team.
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Open this photo in gallery:Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes has been the team's most consistent performer in their third-round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.Karl B DeBlaker/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountJakub Dobes turned 25 on Wednesday, and you could say it was bittersweet. On one hand, the Montreal Canadiens goalie was bombarded with 43 shots on goal in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes, and his team lost to dig themselves a 3-1 series deficit. There have been better presents. On the other hand, as Dobes put it in a typically quirky post-game media scrum: “20,000 people came to my birthday.” He was joking, but he wasn’t wrong.
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