{"id":542664,"date":"2026-04-05T20:39:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T20:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542664\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T20:39:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T20:39:16","slug":"jakub-dobes-strong-gesture-toward-zachary-bolduc-after-devils-second-goal-draws-attention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/542664\/","title":{"rendered":"Jakub Dobes\u2019 strong gesture toward Zachary Bolduc after Devils\u2019 second goal draws attention"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Photo credit: Thomas Salus-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

The tension was palpable last night in the heated matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the New Jersey Devils.<\/p>\n

After star player Jack Hughes scored the Devils\u2019 second goal, TVA Sports cameras captured a very revealing moment from goaltender Jakub Dobes.<\/p>\n

The goalie showed strong emotion and clear frustration following the goal.<\/p>\n

Upon closer review, it became clear his frustration was not directed at himself or the officials, but rather at teammate Zachary Bolduc\u2014at least based on what is currently circulating.<\/p>\n

All signs point to the goalie criticizing the forward\u2019s defensive coverage on the play that led to Hughes\u2019 goal.<\/p>\n

It must be said that Dobes was absolutely right, and that sequence was poor overall for the Montreal Canadiens.<\/p>\n

Accountability and competitive standards driving the Canadiens\u2019 culture<\/p>\n

By the way, this is far from being viewed as a negative internal conflict. Quite the opposite!<\/p>\n

This reaction is actually being seen very positively!<\/p>\n

Similar to Cole Caufield\u2019s reaction toward Bolduc on the same play, Dobes is making it clear he expects full effort from his teammates on every shift.<\/p>\n

This is a very good sign and reinforces that the players are highly competitive and willing to hold each other accountable in the heat of the moment.<\/p>\n

This is exactly how a championship team should behave.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s precisely this type of attitude, where standards are high, that allows a young team to take a crucial step in its development.<\/p>\n

Martin St-Louis\u2019 group wants to win, and that requires flawless effort from all five players on the ice to support their goaltender at all times!<\/p>\n

Watch the sequence here, along with Dobes\u2019 reaction:<\/p>\n

Jakub Dobes, 24, is a 6-foot-5 goaltender who was selected by the Montreal Canadiens in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft.<\/p>\n

Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n

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Jakub Dobes\u2019 strong gesture toward Zachary Bolduc after Devils\u2019 second goal draws attention<\/p>\n

Do you like seeing Jakub Dobes show his emotions and demand greater accountability from his teammates?<\/p>\n

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