Jakub Dobes Stops 26 Shots in Canadiens' Season-Opening Victory

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes opened the 2026-27 season strong by stopping 26 of 28 shots (.929 save percentage) in a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 25-year-old is coming off his first full NHL season in 2025-26, where he posted a 29-10-4 record with a .901 save percentage and a 2.78 GAA in 43 regular-season games, alongside a .908 SV% and 2.66 GAA across 19 playoff contests.