Jakub Dobes has been labeled worst goalie in the Eastern Conference playoffs by Henrik Lundqvist. This comes despite his impressive performance against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
As of early Tuesday, Dobes boasts a .916 save percentage in the playoffs. He also holds a 2.19 goals against average (GAA) across six playoff games.
In Game 6 against the Lightning, Dobes stopped 32 shots. He has not allowed more than three goals in any playoff start.
Henrik Lundqvist’s rankings put Andrei Vasilevskiy at the top, despite Dobes outperforming him statistically. Vasilevskiy has a higher salary at $9.5 million per year compared to Dobes’ $965,000.
Dobes, who is just 24 years old, finished the regular season with a .901 save percentage in 43 games. His rise to prominence has been unexpected.
The Montreal Canadiens are closely watching this situation as it unfolds. Their interest may stem from potential future matchups or player evaluations.
What remains unclear is how these rankings will affect Dobes’ confidence moving forward. His next game could be pivotal for his career trajectory.