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Montreal Rookie Goalie Dobes Starts 5-0, Sparks Debate

10/28/2025

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Jakub Dobes, the Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender, became the first rookie to start his first two NHL seasons 5-0-0.
At 24, he has posted a 1.77 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage in five games.
His record spurred social media discussions about significance, as few goalies are rookies in their second year.
Comparisons to Ken Dryden and Martin Brodeur highlight the start, but his future remains uncertain.

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Story summary

Jakub Dobes, the Montreal Canadiens rookie goaltender, became the first rookie to start his first two NHL seasons 5-0-0.
At 24, he has posted a 1.77 goals-against average and a .940 save percentage in five games.
His record spurred social media discussions about significance, as few goalies are rookies in their second year.
Comparisons to Ken Dryden and Martin Brodeur highlight the start, but his future remains uncertain.