Dobes in the seventh game: Montreal to the second round
Dobeš caught the key game. Montreal beats Tampa 2-1, returns to the second round of the Stanley Cup for the first time in five years.
Dobeš caught the decisive seventh game. Montreal defeated Tampa Bay 2-1 to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup for the first time in five years. The young Canadiens withstood the pressure of the favorites.
The outshooting was brutal: Tampa 29 shots, Montreal 9. Dobeš caught all the important moments and prevented Tampa from scoring. Alex Newhook scored the game-winning goal in the series decider.
After the end, Dobeš was foaming at the mouth during the post-game TV interview, but remained focused. The team celebrated advancing after five years outside the second stage of the playoffs. The promotion marks a turning point for the young team.
