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Goaltender Jakub Dobes received an official warning from the referees during last night’s Canadiens game against the Islanders.
On the team’s bench, the young goalie’s passion was clearly overflowing a bit too much for the officials’ liking.
Journalist Renaud Lavoie shared this interesting detail last night on TVA Sports.
Early in the second period, a referee decided to intervene directly with Dobes.
The message sent to Jakub Dobes was very clear and called for an immediate return to calm.
“You know it’s a playoff-type game tonight. Well, our friend Jakub Dobes got warned by the officials before the start of the second period:
‘Please, calm down.'”
– Referee to Jakub Dobes, via Renaud Lavoie
From his spot at the end of the bench, the Canadiens’ goaltender didn’t hesitate to make himself heard.
He was verbally engaging opposing players and challenging the officials’ work on the ice.
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Seeing that kind of emotional involvement from Dobes is an excellent sign for the organization.
Fans love to see players fully invested in the Montreal Canadiens’ success.
Head coach Martin St-Louis certainly appreciates that contagious energy within his current group.
A competitor always finds a way to be part of the action, even without being on the ice.
TVA Sports also shared a video sequence capturing the goalie’s intense focus.
Receiving a visit from a referee at the bench shows the player was getting under the opponent’s skin with his comments.
This specific situation proves that a winning culture is gradually taking shape in the Montreal Canadiens’ locker room.
The goaltender will have more opportunities to show his strong commitment before the end of the regular season.
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