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The Canadiens once again find themselves in a tricky situation in front of the net. Three goalies, little medium-term clarity, and decisions that will have to be made sooner or later.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 11

State of play: The habs are falling at an impressive rate…

The last few weeks have been… difficult for the Montreal Canadiens. After a smashing start to the season, the team is no longer capable of winning on a regular basis.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 11

David Ettedgui publicly calls for Éric Raymond’s dismissal

The Canadiens have a problem in front of the net, and it’s probably the most talked-about issue in the club’s entourage right now. Jakub Dobes and Samuel Montembeault have lost their confidence and, as a result, we’ll be seeing Jacob Fowler play his first NHL game tonight.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

Problems in front of the net: Maybe it’s time to change goalie coaches

The goalkeeping situation in Montreal is difficult. Samuel Montembeault and Jakub Dobes have, more often than not, performed poorly. Short of solutions, perhaps we should start thinking about changing goalkeeping coaches.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 10

Time To Chat About Jakub Dobes’ Role

The Montreal Canadiens don’t have a goaltender who can be a starter right now. As good as Jakub Dobes can be sometimes, it’s time for all of us to face it that the Czech netminder can’t be anything more than a 1B goaltender who can give a team 35-40 starts a season at the most.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

Three goalie scouts at the Bell Centre yesterday: What if the Habs had a goalie on the market?

A hockey club can’t win if its goaltenders allow too many goals. There are other aspects to consider when looking at a team’s success: player performance, the team’s system of play, efficiency on special units… But in the end, the most important thing is in front of the net.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 10

Practice: Jakub Dobes surplus to requirements, Jacob Fowler participates in all drills

The Canadiens practiced this morning. Naturally, we were keeping an eye on the composition of the trios… but above all, we were keeping an eye on how the three goaltenders were going to get ice time.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 10

The Habs Lose Handedly to The Lightning As Goaltending And Defence Fails Them Once Again

Goaltending struggles took the Canadiens out of their game early against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night as they lost 6-1. The Habs’ players seemed deflated after another tough performance in nets by their goaltenders.

Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 10

Canadiens promote Jacob Fowler, Owen Beck, Adam Engstrom

The Canadiens have recalled goaltender Jacob Fowler, center Owen Beck, and defenseman Adam Engstrom from AHL Laval, according to a team announcement late last night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 6

Jakub Dobes: there’s a chance we’ll see him again tomorrow (and that would send quite a message)

Tonight, the Canadiens are in Toronto to take on the Maple Leafs. And for the occasion, Jakub Dobes will be in goal. The 24-year-old goaltender is actually on a good run.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

Canadiens Must Ride or Die with Dobes in Net

You can kind of understand what Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis was going for when he replaced Jakub Dobes in net with Sam Montembeault after he and the Habs got blown out 7-2 against the Colorado Avalanche last Saturday.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / December 4

Dobes Leads The Way As Habs Win In The Shootout

The Montreal Canadiens bounced back from their lacklustre effort on Tuesday, with a big, hard-fought 3-2 win in the shootout over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 4

'At least he doesn’t cry': Jakub Dobes teased by Juraj Slafkovsky

Last night, the Canadiens had to play hard. After two bad outings in a row, it felt good to see the club come out strong against Winnipeg. The club has been on a tear at home since the start of the season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 3

Goalie Jakub Dobes, Canadiens ground Jets in shootout

Montreal goalie Jakub Dobes outdueled Winnipeg's Eric Comrie by the narrowest of margins on Wednesday, but the host netminder got a little help in the end as the Canadiens pulled out a 3-2 shootout victory over the Jets.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / December 3

David Pagnotta: The Habs’ goaltending problem is starting to cause concern

The Canadiens have a 13-9-3 record so far this season. Is that perfect? Of course not. But… it could be worse than that, too. Without Jakub Dobes’ brilliance at the start of the season, the Canadiens would probably be in the lower echelons of the National League standings today.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 30

I want to see Jakub Dobes face the Senators on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre

Yesterday afternoon in Colorado, Jakub Dobes allowed seven goals against the Avalanche. But you know what? It’s not necessarily his fault. The guys in front of him played like crap… and the Avalanche, who are having a monster season, really enjoyed themselves against the Canadiens.

NHL News / Dose.ca / November 28

The habs goalies couldn’t have picked a better time to get back in shape

This afternoon, the Canadiens defeated the Golden Knights in Vegas. In the process, the club picked up its second consecutive win… and in both cases, beat a big Western team on the road.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / November 27

Samuel Montembeault against the Knights | Jakub Dobes against the Avalanche

Well, we’ve got more details on goaltending for the Canadiens’ two games against the Golden Knights and the Avalanche. Tomorrow, Samuel Montembeault will play in Vegas.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 24

Canadiens Have Options to Improve Goaltending

The Montreal Canadiens started hot this season and were, at one point, among the best teams in the league. Offensively, they were great, but goaltending was an issue, at least with their starter, Sam Montembeault.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 7

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes emotional after OT loss to Devils: ‘Disappointed in myself’

Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Jakub Dobes was emotional when speaking with reporters following a 4-3 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils Thursday night.

Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / November 4

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis' big decision was the right call against the Senators

Montreal defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 on Saturday in a game in which head coach Martin St. Louis decided to line up Montembeault, 29, as the starter.

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes Stealing the Calder Trophy Spotlight

This season, the Montreal Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov was the top choice for winning the Calder Trophy as rookie of the year. So far, he has had competition from young up-and-coming stars like Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders, Emmett Finnie of the Detroit Red Wings, Jimmy Snuggerud of the St.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / November 2

Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes’ Hot Start Earns Him 3rd Star of the Month Honours

The Montreal Canadiens have found stability where few expected it this early in the season, in goal. While much of the talk entering the 2025-26 campaign revolved around the return of veterans and the offensive progression of the team’s young core, it’s a rookie goaltender who has quietly stolen the spotlight.

Montreal Canadiens News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

Jakub Dobes Making Case for Montreal Canadiens Starter’s Crease

Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens Sam Montembeault was the team’s clear starter. He has been one of the most underrated goaltenders in the NHL since being picked up off waivers by the Habs.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Bolduc & Dobes Help Lead Canadiens to 5-1 Victory Over the Red Wings

Two Original Six organizations locked horns on Thursday night (Oct. 9), as the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens squared off in Detroit. The Canadiens made their way to Motown after dropping their season opener on Oct.