Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes faces mounting pressure after costly overtime penalty

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes faces growing scrutiny after taking a costly overtime interference penalty that led to a 4-3 loss against the San Jose Sharks. Montreal had held a two-goal lead heading into the third period before San Jose fought back, with Michael Misa and Tyler Toffoli tying the game. On the power play resulting from Dobes's penalty, Macklin Celebrini scored the game-winner, handing Dobes his fourth consecutive start allowing four or more goals.

Jacob Tye argues that Dobes's continued struggles strengthen the case for rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler to take over the starting job. Fowler holds a 3-1-0 record this season, and with Sam Montembeault nearing a return from injury, head coach Martin St. Louis and general manager Kent Hughes face critical decisions regarding Montreal's goaltending rotation.