Ducks goalie Lukáš Dostál has been clutch in big moments, and that's nothing new

EDMONTON — In his first season as the clear No. 1 goalie for the Anaheim Ducks, Lukáš Dostál won 30 games to etch his name alongside those of Guy Hebert, Jean-Sébastien Giguère, Jonas Hiller, Frederik Andersen and John Gibson in the franchise’s rich goaltending history.That personal achievement aside, Dostál’s season — beyond the victory total — didn’t match up with his previous efforts, including last season, when he proved he was ready to take the throne from Gibson. One of the advanced metrics that has gained popularity in measuring goalies across the NHL is the number of goals saved above what is expected from an average backstop. MoneyPuck had Dostál at 14.3 in 2024-25, which indicated his pending rise to No. 1 status.Advertisement