Jakub Dobes

Jakub Dobes was outstanding in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win against the Flames, stopping 36 of the 37 shots he faced. The only goal he allowed came following a turnover. The rookie netminder has now won all four of his starts this season, allowing just six goals on 119 shots.

Fantasy Impact

Dobes continues to make a compelling case for more playing time, improving his record to 4-0-0 with a stellar .950 save percentage. While Sam Montembeault remains the presumptive starter and is scheduled to play Thursday, Dobes' performance cannot be ignored. A timeshare appears likely in the short term, and Dobes has the potential to earn the larger share, or even steal the starting job, if he continues to outperform Montembeault. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats.

Jakub Dobes made 30 saves in Monday's 4-2 win over the Sabres. The victory moves the 24-year-old rookie to a perfect 3-0-0 on the season. He has been brilliant in his three starts, allowing just five goals on 82 shots, good for a .939 save percentage.

Fantasy Impact

A goaltending controversy is brewing in Montreal. While Sam Montembeault has struggled to a 2-2-0 record with a .857 save percentage, Dobes has been nearly flawless. Dobes was considered the goalie of the future, but he is making a strong case that the future is now. While this will likely be a timeshare in the immediate short term, Dobes is outplaying the veteran and could earn the larger share of the starts. He should be rostered in all fantasy formats.

Jakub Dobes made 30 saves in Thursday's 5-1 victory over the Red Wings, earning his first win of the season. Starting the second game of a back-to-back set, the rookie netminder was impressive, with the only blemish being a first-period power-play goal.

Fantasy Impact

While Sam Montembeault is the team's starter, Dobes is expected to serve as a high-end backup. The 24-year-old was solid in his NHL debut last season, posting a 2.74 GAA and a .909 save percentage across 16 appearances. He will likely get regular starts, particularly in back-to-back situations, making him a strong spot starter and a valuable third goalie in deeper fantasy formats.

Dobes turned aside 23 of 25 shots for a .920 save percentage, playing the full 60 minutes and letting in only a pair of even-strength goals. His solid play kept Buffalo at bay, icing the 4-2 victory for Montreal.

Fantasy Impact

Though relatively new to the NHL spotlight, Dobes has shown flashes of reliability. Managers in need of goaltending depth or streaming options might give him a look if he continues to post respectable numbers. Still, keep an eye on Montreal’s defensive support, as it can be a factor in Dobes’ fantasy viability.

Jakub Dobes allowed five goals on 36 shots in Wednesday’s 6-3 loss to Los Angeles. The sixth goal came on an empty net.

Fantasy Impact

Dobes kept the game close through two periods before the Kings broke it open in the third. The rookie netminder has now surrendered 12 goals over his last three outings, going 0-2-1 in that stretch. Despite the recent struggles, he’s still 5-2-1 with a 2.45 GAA and a .917 save percentage through his first eight NHL starts. With Cayden Primeau failing to impress earlier this season, Dobes should continue to see opportunities. The Canadiens have a back-to-back against the Devils and Lightning before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, with Dobes likely to split those starts with Sam Montembeault.