What Happened
The Montreal Canadiens lost 4-3 in overtime on Tuesday after surrendering a 3-1 third-period lead. Goaltender Jakub Dobes, who entered at 1-2-1, was called for goaltender interference on Collin Graf in the extra frame. Macklin Celebrini scored the overtime winner 20 seconds later, his second goal of the game. Dobes was not available to speak with media after the loss.
Key Details
- Dobes entered the game with a 1-2-1 record.
- Montreal held a 3-1 lead in the third period before it was erased.
- The overtime penalty came against Collin Graf.
- Celebrini's winner came 20 seconds after the penalty.
- Dobes had been benched for three straight games behind Jacob Fowler.
- Prior losses this season included six goals against Pittsburgh and five each against Carolina and Washington.
What It Means
Dobes' early-season form has been uneven, with the three-game bench stint behind Jacob Fowler indicating the Canadiens have leaned elsewhere in net. Tuesday's game offered a chance to stabilize his standing, and the late collapse and overtime penalty worked against that. The result also cost Montreal a point after it had controlled a multi-goal third-period lead.