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Canadiens Young Goalie Has Hit A Brand New Level

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This Canadiens goalie is only continuing to improve as the season rolls on.

The Montreal Canadiens have been hot down the stretch, as they have won eight out of their last nine games. This surge undoubtedly has come at a good time for the Canadiens, as they are now very close in the standings to both the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres. Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes has certainly been a big reason for the Habs' success this season, as he has been very good overall.

In 39 games with the Canadiens this season, the 24-year-old goaltender has a 27-8-4 record, a 2. 73 goals-against average, and a . 904 save percentage.

Yet, what's important to note is that he has been only getting better as the season rolls on. Dobes has been on fire for the Canadiens down the stretch, as he has had a . 926 save percentage or better in each of his last seven appearances.

This included him stopping 35 out of 38 shots against the New Jersey Devils in his most recent start. He has also had a 7-1 record over that span. With the way Dobes has played for the Canadiens during this final portion of the season, it is hard not to feel excited about his future in Montreal.