Jakub Dobes became the first goaltender to record a shutout against the defending Stanley Cup champion in his NHL debut since 1985, stopping 34 shots as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday.

Jakub Dobes stopped 34 shots in his NHL debut, Kirby Dach had his first two-goal game in nearly two years, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0

Jakub Dobes made 34 saves in his NHL debut, leading the visiting Montreal Canadiens to a 4-0 win against the Florida Panthers on Saturday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla. The 23-year-old Czech, who was selected by the Canadiens in the fifth round of 2020 NHL Draft,

The Montreal Canadiens were in Florida on Saturday afternoon, facing the Panthers in their first game back from Christmas break. It was Jakub Dobes’ first career NHL game, and it must be said, he looked quite good.