LUKAS DOSTAL NEWS

Plays clean third period Dostal stopped all 10 shots he faced in relief of John Gibson (illness) in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Devils.

Impact Dostal played the third period after Gibson exited due to dehydration. Dostal was able to protect a 2-1 lead, and the Ducks' offense ran away with the contest. Dostal had allowed 25 goals over his previous five outings, losing all of them. He's at 5-6-0 with a 3.93 GAA and an .887 save percentage through 12 games (10 starts) this season. Considering the Ducks play again Monday in Detroit, Dostal shouldn't have to wait long for his next outing.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Routed by Rangers Dostal made 34 saves in Friday's 5-1 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Anaheim actually grabbed a 1-0 lead midway through the first period, but Chris Kreider quickly tied the game up and things went south from there for the Ducks. Dostal has lost five straight starts dating back to Nov. 10 and coughed up at least five goals in four of them, a slump that has left the 23-year-old netminder with a 4.06 GAA and .884 save percentage on the season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in New York Dostal will patrol the road crease versus the Rangers on Friday, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Dostal was sharp in his last start Dec. 7 versus the Blackhawks, turning aside 24 of 25 shots, but he still came away with a loss due to a complete lack of goal support from his teammates. He'll try to get back in the win column in a tough road matchup with a Rangers team that's 9-3-0 at home this year.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers defeat Thursday Dostal stopped 24 of 25 shots against the Blackhawks on Thursday but was saddled with a 1-0 defeat.

Impact Dostal is winless in his last four contests while posting a 5.91 GAA and .825 save percentage. While the previous three losses could be laid at the feet of Dostal, especially when he gave up eight goals to the Avalanche, he certainly wasn't to blame versus Chicago. John Gibson should continue to see the majority of the workload moving forward, especially with Dostal continuing to underwhelm.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start Thursday Dostal is expected to guard the road crease against Chicago on Thursday, per Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West

Impact Dostal has an abysmal 4.30 GAA and .878 save percentage in nine appearances this season, though his record is decent at 5-4-0. Still, he's been trending in the wrong direction, losing his last three outings while allowing a staggering 19 goals on 89 shots (.787 save percentage). Chicago ranks 30th offensively with 2.46 goals per game, so this is an opportunity for Dostal to rebound.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in second period Dostal allowed six goals on 16 shots in Sunday's 8-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact Dostal was pulled after Zach Hyman's second goal of the game at 7:20 of the second period, with John Gibson stepping in for a relief appearance. This ended up being Dostal's third straight loss, and he's allowed 19 goals in that span. His strong October is a distant memory, and with the Ducks now on a six-game losing streak, there's a chance Alex Stalock could soon be summoned from AHL San Diego if Dostal can't right the ship. Overall, Dostal is 5-4-0 with a 4.30 GAA and an .878 save percentage across nine outings.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guarding cage Sunday Dostal will get the starting nod in Edmonton on Sunday.

Impact Dostal will make his first appearance since coughing up eight goals on 38 shots against the Avalanche on Nov. 15. He's taken a loss in his last two games, yielding 13 goals on 73 shots during that span. Despite his 5-3-0 record, the 23-year-old is sporting an unsightly .893 save percentage and 3.77 GAA through eight outings.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left out to dry Dostal surrendered eight goals on 38 shots in Wednesday's 8-2 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Handling the second half of a back-to-back, Dostal and the Ducks as a whole collapsed in the third period. Dostal was left in the full game to avoid taxing John Gibson even when it got out of hand. With 13 goals allowed over his last two games, Dostal is giving back all of the gains he made in October. He's now at a 5-3-0 record with a 3.78 GAA and an .893 save percentage through eight appearances. Expect Gibson to get the start Friday versus the Panthers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Avalanche Dostal will guard the road goal versus the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Impact Dostal will get the second half of a back-to-back after John Gibson defeated the Predators on Tuesday. In his previous outing, Dostal took his second loss of the season, allowing five goals on 35 shots versus the Flyers. Gibson was eased into action early in the season, but he's started four of the last five contests, leading to Dostal seeing more of a regular backup role.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Friday Dostal allowed five goals on 35 shots in Friday's 6-3 loss to the Flyers. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.

Impact Dostal had won his last four outings, including one in Philadelphia, but he struggled early in this contest. The 23-year-old gave up two goals in the first and third periods and one other tally in the second as the Flyers got to him with consistency on offense. Dostal is now at 5-2-0 with a 3.15 GAA and a .910 save percentage through seven appearances (six starts). John Gibson will likely start Sunday versus the Sharks, but the Ducks have a road back-to-back Tuesday in Nashville and Wednesday in Colorado that should afford Dostal another chance to start in the near future.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defending cage versus Flyers Dostal will be in goal at home against Philadelphia on Friday, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Dostal is riding a four-game winning streak during which he logged a 2.93 GAA and .920 save percentage. Despite the strong performances, veteran John Gibson took each of the previous two contests, going 1-1-0. For his part, Dostal has certainly played his way into a larger share of the goaltending duties this season and should get plenty of starts even if he's not technically the No. 1 option.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in overtime win Dostal stopped 32 of 35 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact Dostal earned his fourth straight win, though the Coyotes tested him. Lawson Crouse scored twice and Logan Cooley added the other goal, but the Ducks prevailed on a Troy Terry hat trick. Dostal has allowed 16 goals over six appearances this season, providing steady goaltending. With John Gibson (upper body) out of action, Dostal figures to take on a starter's workload in the near term with Alex Stalock around to serve as backup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady in overtime win Dostal stopped 32 of 35 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact Dostal earned his fourth straight win, though the Coyotes tested him. Lawson Crouse scored twice and Logan Cooley added the other goal, but the Ducks prevailed on a Troy Terry hat trick. Dostal has allowed 16 goals over six appearances this season, providing steady goaltending. With John Gibson (upper body) out of action, Dostal figures to take on a starter's workload in the near term with Alex Stalock around to serve as backup.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine against Yotes Dostal will defend the cage at home versus Arizona on Wednesday, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Dostal enters Wednesday's contest riding a three-game winning streak that includes a relief appearance for an injured John Gibson (upper body). During that stretch, the 23-year-old Dostal is sporting a 2.96 GAA and a .922 save percentage. With Gibson's status still uncertain, Dostal figures to continue to see the bulk of the workload, with Alex Stalock serving as the No. 2 option.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine against Yotes Dostal will defend the cage at home versus Arizona on Wednesday, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Dostal enters Wednesday's contest riding a three-game winning streak that includes a relief appearance for an injured John Gibson (upper body). During that stretch, the 23-year-old Dostal is sporting a 2.96 GAA and a .922 save percentage. With Gibson's status still uncertain, Dostal figures to continue to see the bulk of the workload, with Alex Stalock serving as the No. 2 option.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ducks goalie Dostal named NHL Rookie of the Month for October | NHL.com Went 4-1-0 with .921 save percentage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • NHL.COM

Sharp in third straight win Dostal stopped 33 of 35 shots in Monday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact After John Gibson (upper body) was hurt in the first period, Dostal was excellent over the final two frames, holding Pittsburgh to two goals on 35 shots en route to a third straight win. The 23-year-old Dostal is now 4-1-0 with a .921 save percentage to start the season. He'll likely get the start Wednesday at home versus the Coyotes and could see an expanded role if Gibson is forced to miss additional time.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plenty of support in third win Dostal made 27 saves in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Flyers.

Impact The Ducks surged out to a 4-0 lead just before the midway point of the second period, but Dostal had his work cut out for him making sure Philly didn't claw its way back into the game. The 23-year-old is 3-1-0 to begin the season with a 2.75 GAA and a .915 save percentage while splitting starts with John Gibson, but Dostal has been the better goalie so far. If the strict timeshare continues, it will be Gibson between the pipes Monday in Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Dostal will guard the road net Saturday against the Flyers, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.

Impact Dostal has been sharp to start the year, going 2-1-0 with a .929 save percentage. He has been alternating starts with John Gibson. The 23-year-old Dostal will face a Flyers team that's coming off a six-goal performance in a win Thursday versus Minnesota.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in OT win Dostal stopped 35 shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact He got plenty of help from his goal posts, but Dostal also made a number of big saves to keep the Ducks in the game before Frank Vatrano fired home the winner. The 23-year-old netminder has alternated starts with John Gibson to begin the season, and Dostal's 2-1-0 record and .929 save percentage have been far superior to the veteran goalie's 0-3-0 mark and .907 SvP. Gibson has been Anaheim's No. 1 in net for nearly a decade, but it may not be much longer before the workload split begins to tip in Dostal's favor.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Columbus Dostal will protect the road goal Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets.

Impact The game was delayed by two hours due to a power outage in Columbus' Arena District. Dostal will make his third start of the season after going 1-1-0 with five goals allowed on 62 shots through his first two games. He's been alternating with John Gibson so far, though Dostal has had slight edge in performance.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tough loss in desert Dostal turned aside 25 shots in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Coyotes.

Impact Making his second start of the season, Dostal played well and had no chance on either goal, both of which came when the goalie was screened and the Ducks were down a skater. Dostal's .919 save percentage to begin the year is a big step up from John Gibson's .902 mark in his first two starts, and if that trend continues, the younger netminder could push his way into a much more significant role than expected in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Between pipes Saturday Dostal will defend the road net Saturday against Arizona, Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Dostal made 32 saves in a 6-3 win over Carolina on Oct. 15 during his first start of the season. He has posted a 6-12-3 record with a 3.63 GAA and a .903 save percentage in 24 career NHL appearances.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defeats Hurricanes Dostal stopped 32 of 35 shots in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact In somewhat of a surprising result, Dostal was able to hold his own against a strong team while the Ducks offered plenty of support. The 23-year-old won just four of his 19 appearances last season, which was typically a combination of a poor offense and porous defense in front of him. Dostal has upside as the Ducks' potential goalie of the future, but John Gibson remains in the starting role for now. With another back-to-back next weekend, Dostal shouldn't have to wait long for his next start.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE