Jakub Dobes does everything to create a goalkeeping controversy

In Montreal, Samuel Montembeault is the club's No. 1 goalkeeper, but he has known for years that young people are insisting on his work. There are two Jacobs (or two Jacobs) and they are hungry too. In Jacob Fowler's case, we know he needs some running. Butwhat about Jakub Dobes? That's a different story. Dobes doesn't haveIt hasn't always been easy for me in Montreal in 2025, but we recently saw why the Canadiens believe in him. Things have been going well for him since the start of the season.

After an excellent preparatory schedule, the European continued the regular season where he left off. He's conceded just six goals in four games this season, and we're talking four wins. content advertising]Yesterday in 2-1 win in Calgaryhe was a master. He and Dustin Wolf scored a lot of goals (without the great play of the Flames goaltending, the Habs wouldn't have needed overtime… and the same goes for Dobs and the Flames) last night, with Dobs making 18 saves in the second period alone. And the only goal he allowed in Game 3 was because Noah Dobson had a good brain bubble: the Habs goalie stole two points from the Flames. Dobs, who has been one of the elite goaltenders (albeit in a small sample size) since the start of the regular season, is now starting to score points for his club on several occasions. Out of necessity, he does everything he can to create controversy between goalies. Of course, this is not his goal, but that’s how it is in the city. His goal is just to play hockey and feel good in front of the net.

Jakub Dobes on his season with the Habs:

“Last year I was more nervous as a freshman. This year I'm just having fun. That's actually what I've changed in my game.” pic.twitter.com/ixupyKczcP– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) October 23, 2025

But we can agree on one thing: the performances of both goalkeepers mean that the plan has changed recently. Because obviously the goal wasn't to give No. 2 two games in a row to start the week.Was the plan changed to help Samuel Montembeault train properly and get back on track? Or did the plan change because Jakub Dobes deserves to play? If the goal is to give Monty some practice time so he can get his bearings in front of the net and the plan revolves around him… or if the goal is to see what Dobs has in his body, it changes the game. And even if the result is the same: more short-term play time for #2. After several days of training, the Quebecers will play in Edmonton tonight. He better do the right thing and not add fuel to the fire unnecessarily,and because the Habs, of course, need to keep winning.#Ratings

A look at the Atlantic Division standings after #Habs beat the Flames 2-1 in overtime tonight in Calgary: pic.twitter.com/ArtTWE7D0kA

– Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) October 23, 2025

The real question, in fact, will be who will play on Saturday night. Because if Dobs plays, it will be proof that the plan worked. Really changed in the city. Today's game will help provide some clues. content-ads]But that's not all we need to take away from yesterday's game, which was the first of four on the road. Edmonton, Vancouver and Seattle will also be on the menu in the next few days, sowhat's on my mind? 1. The old Flames arena where the game started with no lights on… looks a little ridiculous. I wonder if Shania Twain was impressed by Saddledome…

Country icon Shania Twain spotted at the Saddledome

pic.twitter.com/1LoDAL448g– BarDown (@BarDown) October 23, 2025

2. You know a goalie is respected in the locker room when his teammates come to his defense. And yesterday this is exactly what happened to Jakub Dobes. And SN pointed this out.

This way, big guy

Come here buddy#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/YZBnOeSiT4– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) October 23, 2025

3. Forget Noah Dobson's mistake against the Flames and Mike Matheson's game-winning goal rank among the game's worst and best moments. This duo stabilizes the club every time they take the ice. 4. The Canadiens can survive and win games in overtime, which is great. But keep in mind that in the playoff race, regular victories are worth more than overtime tiebreakers. Obviously, two points are better than one. But winning games within 60 minutes should become the norm. Three of the six wins came in three-on-three overtime.5. Still, it's good to see the Canadiens being so talented at three-on-three. Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson have so much room for creativity, and the NHL is talking about it.

WE ARE NOT WORTHY OF DEMIDS pic.twitter.com/2ekQPhYk3o

– Spittin' Chiclets (@spittin'chiclets) October 23, 2025

6. Yesterday, Nick Suzuki opened the machine in the third and set the tone for the Habs, who took their game up a notch. It's good that he's here, and so are his teammates for that matter. But depth at center will ultimately hurt the club.

The Habs won't go far with one quality center…they don't attack enough.

– Michel Bouchard (@bouchardmichel) October 23, 2025

7. You have to like the development of young forwards. Zachary Bolduc scored again. Oliver Kapanen knows how to position himself on the ice. Ivan Demidov has settled into the NHL. So much the better.

'extension'

Yesterday, immediately after the game, members of the organization went to Edmonton. Tonight the Oilers will be on the menu at 9 pm Quebec time. There will be no training and some people will be speaking to the media around 1:30 p.m. It will be important to keep an eye on the crowd. But since we already know Samuel Montembeault will play and don't expect any changes on the blue line, we'll be keeping an eye on two guys: Kirby Duck and Joshua Roy. Will the one who skates with Jakub Dobes and Mark Del Gaiso remain on the sidelines? Maybe. And when you consider that everything hinges on Dach's injury, it's clear that this is a situation worth keeping an eye on.