Jakub
Dobes
G · MTL · Excellent
- PAL
- 82
- WAR
- 4.3
- Value
- 86
- SV%
- .901
2025-26№ 9 / 98
Jakub Dobes (Montreal Canadiens) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Jakub Dobes
HEIGHT : 193 cm · WEIGHT : 98 kg · CATCHES : L
Born : May 26, 2001 · Ostrava, Czechia
Drafted : 2020 · MTL · round 5, pick #136
Contract : $965,000 · 2025-26 → 2026-27 · Standard Contract (Extension) · RFA (Arb)
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Montréal Canadiens | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4.04 | .847 | 0 |
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 43 | 29 | 10 | 2.78 | .901 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Montréal Canadiens | 16 | 7 | 4 | 2.74 | .909 | 1 |
| NHL totals | 66 | 39 | 16 | 2.91 | .898 | 1 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | W | L | GAA | SV% | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Montréal Canadiens | 19 | 9 | 10 | 2.66 | .908 | 0 |
| 2024-25 | Montréal Canadiens | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2.91 | .881 | 0 |
| Playoff totals | 22 | 10 | 12 | 2.69 | .905 | 0 | |
Jakub Dobes: our analysis
2025-26 season: 43 GP, 29 W, 10 L, .901 SV%, 2.78 GAA, 0 SO. WAR 4.3 (9th of 98) · PAL 82, excellent.
In 2025-26, Jakub Dobes, 25, posts a PAL Rating of 82 out of 100 (excellent), and his WAR of 4.3 ranks 9th among 98 regulars, in the top quarter.
His strengths: impact (88, among the best in the league), consistency (86, among the best in the league) and efficiency (85, among the best in the league).
GSAx: +15.0 (goals saved above expected).
A clear step forward: his PAL went from 55 in 2024-25 to 82; his WAR went from 1.3 to 4.3.
Contract-wise, his Value score of 86 (very good contract) weighs his output against what he costs: 50 is what that salary should buy.
Jakub Dobes's story
Leaving Ostrava as a teenager, Jakub Dobeš moved to St. Louis at 16 and lived with a family friend, former NHL forward Ľuboš Bartečko, to pursue better hockey opportunities. He joined the St. Louis AAA Blues and balanced school at De Smet Jesuit High School with a rapid adjustment to North American ice and coaching styles. Those seasons set up his path through the junior ranks.
Dobeš earned promotion from the NAHL’s Topeka Pilots — where he posted a 7‑3‑0 record, 1.59 GAA and .946 save percentage — to the USHL’s Omaha Lancers, and his play there led to an NCAA commitment. He began at Ohio State in 2021–22, where a standout freshman campaign quickly raised his profile among college goalies.
At Ohio State he posted a 2.26 GAA and .934 save percentage as a freshman, collecting several Big Ten honours including Goaltender of the Year, spots on the All‑Big Ten First Team and All‑Freshman Team, and he was a Mike Richter Award semifinalist. Drafted 136th overall by the Montreal Canadiens in 2020, Dobeš signed a two‑year entry‑level contract with Montreal on 31 March 2023 and finished the 2022–23 season with the Laval Rocket of the AHL.
His first full pro season offered a learning curve: early struggles gave way to consistency, and he recorded his first AHL shutout on 28 February 2024. After a strong start to 2024–25 in Laval he was recalled and made an immediate impact in Montreal — a 34‑save shutout in his NHL debut on 28 December 2024, followed by a string of early wins and a relief playoff victory in 2025. The Canadiens extended a qualifying offer and signed Dobeš to a two‑year extension in July 2025, then a three‑year, $16‑million contract on 2 July 2026.
On the ice, Dobeš’s résumé highlights measurable consistency: strong collegiate numbers, an ability to adapt after a difficult pro transition, and a tendency to perform in high‑leverage moments. He demonstrated early in his NHL career a knack for stringing wins together and for handling relief appearances, traits that helped him move from prospect to regular NHL netminder. Internationally, he represented the Czech junior team at the 2019 World Junior A Challenge, finishing fourth.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- Starts
- 7
- Shots against
- 183
- Saves
- 155
- %ARR / SV%
- 84.7 %
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Trend
Trend
Slightly up
- Goals saved above expected per 100 shots: +0.59 in 24-25, +0.82 in 25-26
- PAL Rating: 55 → 82
Outlook, age included
↑ Trending upAge 25: usually still improving
The trend is a hint, not a verdict. It reads recent seasons and PAL Rating (age only shapes the outlook); it knows nothing about future injuries, trades, or the defense in front of the goalie.
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR
4.3
wins above replacement
9 of 98
PAL Rating
82/ 100
Performance · Excellent
13 of 74 at the position
Value Rating
86/ 100
Very good contract
0.97 M$ · expected PAL 47
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- Efficiency
- 85
- Impact
- 88
- High danger
- 55
- Consistency
- 86
- Workload
- 62
From 0 to 100; 50 is the average player at the same position, adjusted for ice time.
| Season | Team | WAR | PAL | Value | Cap hit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MTL | 4.3 | 82 | 86 | 0.97 M$ |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 1.3 | 55 | 60 | 0.93 M$ |
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
4.3
wins above replacement
0.8 to 7.5 — 90% interval
9 of 98 goalies
+22.8 goals above replacement
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- Goals saved above expected
- +15.0
- Average → replacement
- +7.8
In goals.
| Season | Team | GP | WAR | 90% interval | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | MTL | 43 | 4.3 | 0.8 to 7.5 | 9/98 |
| 2024-25 | MTL | 15 | 1.3 | -0.0 to 2.7 | 31/99 |
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →NHL EDGE tracks every shot with a chip in the puck: where it came from, how dangerous it was, and what the goalie did with it. The percentile places the goalie within the league.
- Save %
- .8475th percentileleague avg. .890
- High-danger save %
- .74513th percentileleague avg. .804
- Games above .900
- 14.3 %7th percentileleague avg. 45.8 %
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- Goal support per game
- 3.6187th percentileleague avg. 3.07
- Goal differential per 60
- -0.4333rd percentileleague avg. 0.07
Save % by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
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TORJakub Dobes: frequently asked questions
What is Jakub Dobes's record in 2026-27?
Jakub Dobes has 3 wins in 7 games in 2026-27, with a .847 save percentage and a 4.04 goals-against average.
How old is Jakub Dobes?
Jakub Dobes is 25 years old: he was born on May 27, 2001.
How tall is Jakub Dobes, and how much does he weigh?
Jakub Dobes is 6'4" (193 cm) and weighs 216 lb (98 kg).
Where is Jakub Dobes from?
Czechia: Jakub Dobes was born in Ostrava, Czechia.
What team does Jakub Dobes play for?
Jakub Dobes plays for the Montreal Canadiens in the NHL, at G, wearing number 75.
Is Jakub Dobes injured?
No: Jakub Dobes is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Jakub Dobes?
Jakub Dobes produced 4.3 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 9th of 98 players at his position in the NHL. His PAL rating is 82 out of 100: excellent for his position.
How much does Jakub Dobes make?
Jakub Dobes earns $965K for the 2025-26 season. His Value Rating is 86 out of 100 (very good contract): it measures the on-field return for that salary, compared with players at his position.
When does Jakub Dobes's contract end?
Jakub Dobes's contract runs through the 2026-27 season; he will then be a restricted free agent.
Is Jakub Dobes overpaid?
No, he gives more than he costs. His Value rating is 86 out of 100 (very good contract), where 50 is the output expected for his salary, compared with players at his position.
Is Jakub Dobes a top-10 player at his position?
Yes: by WAR, he ranks 9th of 98 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
Is Jakub Dobes getting better?
Yes: his PAL rating went from 55 in 2024-25 to 82 in 2025-26 (out of 100, 50 = average player at his position).
What are Jakub Dobes's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Jakub Dobes has 66 games, 39 wins and 1 shutout. His best season: 2025-26, with 29 wins.
Where was Jakub Dobes drafted?
Jakub Dobes was drafted 136th overall (round 5) by Montreal Canadiens in 2020.
How does Jakub Dobes perform in the playoffs?
In the playoffs, Jakub Dobes has 22 games and 10 wins in his career.
Which player is most similar to Jakub Dobes?
Igor Shesterkin: he is the player at his position whose PAL profile (the 0-to-100 dimensions) is closest to his in 2025-26.
Igor Shesterkin's page →Is Jakub Dobes related to anyone famous?
Yes: Viera (mother, former competitive figure skater); Zdeněk (father, played professional hockey for HC Olomouc and HC Vítkovice in the Czech Extraliga).
What is Jakub Dobes's nationality?
Jakub Dobes is Czech. Internationally: Czech Republic — junior team: 4th place at the 2019 World Junior A Challenge (overtime loss to the United States in the bronze‑medal game).
What awards has Jakub Dobes won?
Named to the All‑Big Ten Freshman Team (freshman collegiate season mentioned) ; Named to the All‑Big Ten First Team (freshman collegiate season mentioned) ; Big Ten Goaltender of the Year (freshman collegiate season mentioned) ; Co‑Big Ten Freshman of the Year (shared with defenseman Luke Hughes) ; Semifinalist for the Mike Richter Award (top men's goaltender in NCAA Division I) ; Named the NHL's third star of the month for October 2025 ; Fourth in Calder Trophy balloting (PHWA) and named to the NHL All‑Rookie Team ; Named the NHL's first star for the week of March 23–29 (week referenced in the article).
Where did Jakub Dobes play before turning pro?
Played with the St. Louis AAA Blues and attended De Smet Jesuit High School after moving to St. Louis at age 16; then joined the Topeka Pilots (NAHL), was promoted to the Omaha Lancers (USHL) where he played until 2021, and committed to The Ohio State University (NCAA) beginning in 2021–22..
See also: his Montreal Canadiens teammates
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