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Jakub Dobeš
Dobeš playing with the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Kohl Center in January 2023
Born (2001-05-27) May 27, 2001 (age 23)
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg; 14 st 5 lb)
Position Goaltender
Catches Left
NHL team Montreal Canadiens
NHL draft 136th overall, 2020
Montreal Canadiens
Playing career 2023–present

Jakub Dobeš (born May 27, 2001) is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected in the fifth round, 136th overall, by the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft.

Playing career

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Collegiate

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Dobeš committed to play college ice hockey for The Ohio State University of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) beginning in the 2021–22 season. Following an outstanding freshman year, posting both a 2.26 goals against average (GAA) and a .934 save percentage, his efforts resulted in multiple awards, including the All-Big Ten Freshman Team, the All-Big Ten First Team, Big Ten Goaltender of the Year, and co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year, which he split with defenseman Luke Hughes.[1] He was also named a semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award presented to the best men's goaltender across NCAA Division I ice hockey.[2]

Professional

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Selected in the fifth round (136th overall) by the Montreal Canadiens in the 2020 NHL entry draft, Dobeš signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Canadiens on March 31, 2023.[3] He subsequently joined Montreal's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate the Laval Rocket to end the 2022–23 season, but did not see any playing time.[4]

After attending the Canadiens' 2023 training camp, Dobeš was assigned to Laval to start the 2023–24 season.[5] Initially struggling at the onset of his professional career, Dobeš allowed at least three goals in each of his first six starts.[6] However, as the season progressed, he adjusted and became a solid fixture in the Rocket net, consistently starting as the team's top goaltender.[7] He recorded his first AHL shutout on February 28, 2024, making 35 stops in a 4–0 win versus the Bridgeport Islanders.[8] Despite this resurgence,[9] the team would ultimately come up short and miss the 2024 Calder Cup playoffs.[10] Dobeš would finish his rookie AHL campaign tied for the league lead in games played by a goaltender, with 51.[11]

Dobeš celebrating his shutout win against the Florida Panthers on December 28, 2024

After posting a 9–3–1 record through 14 games with Laval to begin the 2024–25 season, Dobeš was recalled by the Canadiens on December 27, 2024.[12] The same day, team head coach Martin St. Louis announced that Dobeš would make his NHL debut against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on December 28.[13] With a 34-save shutout,[14] he became just the fifth goaltender in Canadiens franchise history to register a shutout in their NHL debut, joining Wilf Cude, Bob Perreault, Wayne Thomas, and Yann Danis.[15] Additionally, Dobeš became the seventh goaltender in league history to record a win versus the defending Stanley Cup champion in their NHL debut, and the third to have done so via shutout, after Hal Winkler and Daren Puppa.[16] Following a 2–1 shootout performance over the Colorado Avalanche on January 4, 2025,[17] Dobeš effectively made franchise history as the first Canadiens goaltender to allow one goal through his first two career NHL starts.[18] Improving his record to 3–0–0 with a 3–2 overtime win over the Washington Capitals on January 10, he matched Bob Perreault as the only Canadiens goaltenders to allow three goals or fewer through his first three career starts with the team.[19] A week later, Dobeš became the third goaltender in NHL history following Viktor Fasth and Martin Jones to amass four inaugural career wins while allowing four or fewer cumulative goals through the same number of appearances.[20] Similarly, he also joined Charlie Lindgren as the only other goaltender in league history to earn wins through their first four NHL starts with each game taking place on the road.[21] On January 19,[22] Dobeš became the thirteenth goaltender in NHL history to go 5–0–0 over the course of his first five career games,[23] and just the fourth goaltender born outside North America to achieve same, after Antero Niittymaki, Frederik Andersen, and Pyotr Kochetkov respectively.[24]

Career statistics

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Regular season Playoffs
Season Team League GP W L T/OT MIN GA SO GAA SV% GP W L MIN GA SO GAA SV%
2018–19 Topeka Pilots NAHL 1 0 1 0 60 4 0 4.00 .875 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Topeka Pilots NAHL 10 7 3 0 603 16 3 1.59 .946 — — — — — — — —
2019–20 Omaha Lancers USHL 21 9 6 3 991 51 1 3.09 .891 — — — — — — — —
2020–21 Omaha Lancers USHL 47 26 16 3 2,588 107 2 2.48 .908 2 0 2 120 4 0 2.10 .923
2021–22 Ohio State Buckeyes B1G 35 21 12 2 2,044 77 3 2.26 .934 — — — — — — — —
2022–23 Ohio State Buckeyes B1G 40 21 16 3 2,361 91 2 2.31 .918 — — — — — — — —
2023–24 Laval Rocket AHL 51 24 18 6 2,868 140 1 2.93 .906 — — — — — — — —
AHL totals 51 24 18 6 2,868 140 1 2.93 .906 — — — — — — — —

Awards and honours

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Award Year Ref
USHL
All-USHL Second Team 2021 [25]
College
Big Ten Goaltender of the Year 2022 [26]
Big Ten Co-Freshman of the Year 2022 [26]
All-Big Ten First Team 2022 [27]
All-Big Ten Freshman Team 2022 [27]
All-Big Ten Honorable Mention Team 2023 [28]

References

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  1. ^ Dumont, Marc (March 16, 2022). "Jakub Dobeš is a freshman with senior confidence". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved November 2, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  2. ^ "Slate of 11 semifinalists announced for 2022 Mike Richter Award as college hockey's top goaltender". USCHO.com. February 22, 2022. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Two-year, entry-level contract for Jakub Dobes". Montreal Canadiens. March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  4. ^ Galanopoulos, Chris (October 20, 2023). "Rocket Goaltender Dobes Wants to Prove Himself". The Hockey News. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  5. ^ "Canadiens announce roster moves at training camp". Montreal Canadiens. September 30, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023 – via NHL.com.
  6. ^ MacMillan, Ken (January 16, 2024). "Montreal Canadiens: Jakub Dobes Finding His Footing With Laval Rocket". FanSided. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Johnson, Amy (April 9, 2024). "Dobes Solidifying Himself In Rocket Crease". The Hockey News. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "Recap: Rocket 4, Islanders 0". Bridgeport Islanders. February 28, 2024. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "Jakub Dobes is saving the Laval Rocket's season". Dose.ca. March 30, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  10. ^ Zurkowsky, Herb (April 21, 2024). "Eliminated from playoffs, Laval Rocket end season with home-ice loss". Montreal Gazette. Retrieved November 2, 2024.
  11. ^ Milner, Evan (May 6, 2024). "Rocket rookies ride ups and downs of rollercoaster season". Montreal Canadiens. Retrieved May 10, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  12. ^ "Jakub Dobes recalled from Laval Rocket". Montreal Canadiens. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  13. ^ "Lines and defense pairings at practice – Dec. 27". Montreal Canadiens. December 27, 2024. Retrieved December 27, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  14. ^ "MTL@FLA: Game recap". Montreal Canadiens. December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024 – via NHL.com.
  15. ^ "Jakub Dobes arrête tout à ses débuts dans la LNH" [Jakub Dobes stops everything in NHL debut]. RDS.ca (in French). December 28, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  16. ^ "Habs rook posts rare debut shutout vs. Cup champ". ESPN.com. December 28, 2024. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
  17. ^ "MTL@COL: Game recap". Montreal Canadiens. January 4, 2025. Retrieved January 6, 2025 – via NHL.com.
  18. ^ @Sportsnet (January 5, 2025). "Jakub Dobes' career is off to a historic start 👀" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ Valentine, Harvey (January 11, 2025). "Canadiens edge Capitals in OT for 9th win in 11 games". NHL.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
  20. ^ @StatsCentre (January 16, 2025). "Goalies to get 4 wins and allow 4 or fewer goals through their first 4 career NHL appearances:
    Jakub Dobes (Via stopping 32 of 33 shots faced in tonight's 3-1 @CanadiensMTL victory vs the Stars)
    Martin Jones (3 GA in 2013-14 with the Kings)
    Viktor Fasth (2012-13 with the Ducks)"     (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  21. ^ "MTL@DAL: Game recap". Montreal Canadiens. January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 17, 2025 – via NHL.com.
  22. ^ Stoopler, Jordan (January 19, 2025). "Dobes, Laine come up big in overtime as Canadiens edge Rangers 5-4". The Canadian Press. Retrieved January 20, 2025 – via Yahoo! Sports.
  23. ^ Horwat, Nick (January 20, 2025). "Canadiens Rookie Goalie Earning NHL Role". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  24. ^ "#NHLStats: Live Updates – 01/19/2025". NHL.com. January 19, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
  25. ^ "USHL Announces All-USHL Teams for 2020-21 Season". USHL.com. June 14, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  26. ^ a b "Dobeš Selected B1G co-Freshman and Goalie of the Year". Ohio State Buckeyes. March 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Hockey Postseason Honors Announced". Big Ten Conference. March 15, 2022. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  28. ^ "Dobeš Signs with Montreal Canadiens". Ohio State Buckeyes. March 31, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Big Ten Goaltender of the Year
2021–22 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Big Ten Freshman of the Year
2021–22
With: Luke Hughes 		Succeeded by
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