Canadiens Game Preview: Dobes Takes Over Versus Flames
The Montreal Canadiens will start netminder Jakub Dobes against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.
The Montreal Canadiens aim to maintain their momentum on their longest road trip of the season, beginning with the struggling Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
In their last game, the Habs (5-2-0) defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 in Montreal. Oliver Kapanen scored his fourth goal, while Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third. Lane Hutson scored his first goal of the season, which was the game winner. Jakub Dobes made 30 saves for his third win.
The Flames (1-6-0) are struggling, having lost six games in a row after winning their season opener.
Calgary has dropped six in a row, all in regulation.
Author's summary: Canadiens start Jakub Dobes versus Flames.