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Jakub Dobeš

Jakub Dobeš is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Jakub Dobeš is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens. He made his NHL debut with a shutout win in December 2024.

What it is

Jakub Dobeš is a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens, drafted 136th overall in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. He played college hockey for the Ohio State Buckeyes before turning professional.

Why it matters

Dobeš made a notable NHL debut on December 28, 2024, recording a shutout against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. In the 2025–26 season, he posted a 29–10–4 record with a .901 save percentage, establishing himself as a key part of Montreal's goaltending.

Key details

Born in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Dobeš is 6 ft 4 in and catches left. He signed a three-year contract with the Canadiens on July 2, 2026, and has also played for Laval in the American Hockey League.

In short

  • Czech goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens.
  • Drafted 136th overall in 2020.
  • Shutout NHL debut in December 2024.
  • 29–10–4 record in 2025–26 season.
Canadian angle

He plays for the Montreal Canadiens, one of Canada’s most prominent NHL franchises, and is part of a Czech player pipeline to Canadian professional hockey.

Quick questions

Who is Jakub Dobeš?
He is a Czech professional ice hockey goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens of the NHL.
When did Jakub Dobeš make his NHL debut?
He made his NHL debut on December 28, 2024, recording a shutout against the Florida Panthers.
Where did Jakub Dobeš play college hockey?
He played for the Ohio State Buckeyes before signing with Montreal.

Sources

  1. NHL.com — https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/player/jakub-dobes-8482487
    Supports: Team, NHL debut, shutout debut, 2025–26 statistics, 2026 contract
  2. Elite Prospects — https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/388218/jakub-dobes
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, height, weight, position, catches, draft selection, youth team
  3. Ohio State Buckeyes — https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/mens-ice-hockey/roster/jakub-dobe/7458
    Supports: College hockey background and signing after the 2022–23 season
  4. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nhl/player/_/id/4697686/jakub-dobes
    Supports: Team, position, birthdate, birthplace, active status, experience
  5. Hockey-Reference — https://www.hockey-reference.com/players/d/dobesja01.html
    Supports: Birthdate, birthplace, height, weight