Tag #Jakub Dobes

What is the immediate impact of Jakub Dobes's exceptional performance on the Montreal Canadiens' standings and playoff prospects?

Montreal Canadiens' rookie goalie Jakub Dobes has won his first five NHL games, mirroring the past successes of legendary Canadiens goalies Ken Dryden and Patrick Roy who also had stellar starts to their careers. Dobes's impressive 1.55 goals-against average and .940 save percentage have significantly contributed to the Canadiens' recent rise in the standings, moving from 28th to a playoff contention position.