Jakub Dobes tightens grip on Canadiens’ No. 1 goaltender role
The Canadiens conclude a three-game homestand Thursday against Columbus (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio-690, 98.5 FM) and it would be stunning if head coach Martin St. Louis didn’t continue riding the hot Dobes, who clearly has become Montreal’s first-string netminder. In 35 games this season — 34 starts — the 24-year-old Czech has a 23-8-4 record and a 2.88 goals-against average. While his save percentage is a pedestrian .896, Dobes wins games. And that’s all that matters, even if his style is slightly unorthodox.
