Dobeš, who established himself as the primary netminder for Montreal last season and reached the conference finals, also recorded an assist on Cole Caufield’s third-period tying goal, contributing to a 3-2 overtime victory.
Jakub Dobeš Secures Assist and Strong Save Percentage in Preseason Victory
According to the official match summary, Dobeš entered the game against Ottawa at the 33-minute mark. He conceded his only goal of the night with just 13 seconds remaining in the second period before Montreal mounted a comeback. Caufield leveled the score at 2-2 at the 52-minute mark following a power-play sequence initiated by the Czech goaltender. Caufield then scored again in overtime to secure the 3-2 win. This performance mirrors a similar feat from last year’s postseason, where Dobeš also tallied an assist in the third game of the conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Michal Postava Blanks Columbus in Detroit Red Wings Debut
Former Czech extraliga champion Michal Postava made his first preseason appearance for the Detroit Red Wings in the third period against the Columbus Blue Jackets, stopping all 10 shots he faced. According to game data, Postava preserved a scoreless draw through regulation and overtime before the contest advanced to a shootout. The Blue Jackets secured a 1-0 victory when forward Connor Garland converted the lone successful attempt in the shootout.
David and Adam Jiříček Experience Mixed Results Across NHL Camps
David Jiříček skated for the Philadelphia Flyers in a 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, finishing the night with a -2 plus-minus rating, according to league box scores. Meanwhile, his younger brother Adam Jiříček logged over 21 minutes of ice time for the St. Louis Blues in a 1-2 defeat against the Dallas Stars. Adam Jiříček recorded two shots and one hit while featuring on the ice for the Blues’ only goal. In other matchups, Czech defenseman Radim Mrtka recorded two shots on goal while finishing with two goals against in Buffalo’s 4-1 loss to Pittsburgh, where forward Jiří Kulich returned from a lengthy injury absence dating back to November to lead Sabres forwards in ice time with three shots on goal, according to game reports.
Did you know?
Jakub Dobeš is one of the rare NHL goaltenders to record multiple regular or postseason assists for the Montreal Canadiens, having previously notched a helper against the Carolina Hurricanes during the conference finals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Jakub Dobeš perform in the preseason game against Ottawa?
According to the match report, Jakub Dobeš played 30 minutes and 31 seconds, stopping 12 of 13 shots for a 91.7% save percentage. He also tallied an assist on Cole Caufield’s game-tying goal in Montreal’s 3-2 overtime win.
What were the results for Michal Postava in his Detroit debut?
Michal Postava entered the game at the start of the third period against Columbus and stopped all 10 shots he faced in 25 minutes of action, though Detroit ultimately lost 1-0 in a shootout.
How many Czech players featured in the Buffalo Sabres lineup against Pittsburgh?
Two Czech players appeared for Buffalo: forward Jiří Kulich played his first game since November following health issues, registering a team-high time on ice among forwards and three shots, while 19-year-old defenseman Radim Mrtka recorded two shots on goal, according to league records.
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