LUKAS DOSTAL NEWS

Guarding home crease Tuesday Dostal will tend twine against the Sharks on Tuesday, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Dostal will draw his fifth start of the 2024-25 season, and he's been very solid as Anaheim's top goaltender while John Gibson recovers from an appendectomy. Dostal has posted a 2-1-1 record, .930 save percentage and 2.48 GAA through four appearances. The 24-year-old will face a reeling San Jose club Tuesday -- the Sharks are 0-4-2 while averaging 2.00 goals for per game, which is tied for last in the NHL.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fades in third period Dostal allowed two goals on 35 shots in Sunday's 4-1 loss to the Kings. The last two goals were empty-netters.

Impact The final score doesn't do justice to Dostal's performance in keeping this game close for two-plus periods. The Ducks were able to get one goal back with Dostal on the bench, but the Kings responded with their two empty-netters to send the 24-year-old to his first regulation loss. He's allowed 10 goals on 144 shots while going 2-1-1 over four starts this season. The Ducks' defense still has obvious flaws, but Dostal's workload and performance make him particularly valuable in formats that reward saves or shots against. The Ducks' next game is Tuesday versus the Sharks.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Sunday Dostal will be between the pipes for Sunday's home tilt against the Kings, according to Eric Stephens of The Athletic.

Impact Dostal will make his fourth start Sunday, and he's been solid through three games with a 2-0-1 record, .927 save percentage and 2.64 GAA. The 24-year-old has faced at least 30 shots in every game he's appeared in. The Kings are averaging 3.40 goals for per game to start the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short in overtime Dostal allowed four goals on 49 shots in Friday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Avalanche.

Impact Dostal had won his previous two starts, and he put in a commendable effort against an Avalanche team hungry for its first win. In the end, Dostal came up 41 seconds short of getting the game to a shootout. He's now allowed eight goals on 109 shots over his three outings while operating as the Ducks' No. 1 goalie. The Czechia native will likely be back between the pipes for Sunday's game versus the Kings.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

First off ice Friday Dostal was the first goaltender off the ice at morning skate, according to Ryan Boulding of NHL.com, and is projected to protect the road crease in Colorado on Friday.

Impact Dostal will get his third start in four games as he has taken over the No. 1 job in Anaheim with John Gibson out of action after an appendectomy Sept. 25. Dostal is 2-0-0, giving up four goals on 60 shots. He will face the Avalanche, who have been reeling this season, starting the year with a 0-4-0 record, despite scoring 13 goals.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs overtime win Dostal stopped 26 of 30 shots in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime win over Utah.

Impact Dostal struggled with Utah's ability to get traffic to the front of the net. The 24-year-old Dostal was still able to earn his second win in as many starts, and he's allowed just four goals on 60 shots this season. He's set to hold down the No. 1 role in goal at least until John Gibson (abdomen) is ready to make his season debut. The Ducks' next game is a road contest in Colorado against the 0-4-0 Avalanche.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Utah Head coach Greg Cronin said that Dostal will start in the home crease for Wednesday's game against Utah, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Dostal served as the Opening Night starter for the Ducks on the road against San Jose on Saturday, and he posted a 30-save shutout in the win. He'll attempt to build momentum Wednesday while John Gibson (abdomen) remains on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Opens season with shutout Dostal posted a 30-save shutout in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Sharks.

Impact Dostal's claim to the Anaheim crease is off to a great start after a shutout in his season debut. This was the second shutout of his career, with the first being a 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on March 21 of last season. The 24-year-old netminder has a chance to build some momentum in goal while John Gibson (appendectomy) continues to recover. The Ducks are back in action Sunday in Vegas, though it's unclear if it will be Dostal or James Reimer in goal for that contest.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Facing Sharks Dostal will defend the road net Saturday against San Jose, according to Derek Lee of The Hockey News.

Impact Dostal earned a mark of 8-13-0 with a 3.67 GAA and an .893 save percentage in 25 appearances on the road during the 2023-24 regular season. San Jose is coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to St. Louis on Thursday and will be without the offensive services of Maclkin Celebrini (lower body) in Saturday's contest.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Secures shootout win Dostal allowed two goals on 25 shots in Friday's 3-2 preseason shootout win over the Sharks.

Impact Dostal went 2-1-0 with eight goals allowed on 108 shots over four preseason contests. Facing a heavy workload has been a theme for a few years in Anaheim, giving Dostal higher fantasy value in formats that reward shots against or saves if he can continue to turn them aside at a reasonable rate. The 24-year-old is poised to open the season as the Ducks' top goalie while John Gibson remains on the mend from an appendectomy.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Sharks Dostal will be in goal on the road in Friday's preseason game versus the Sharks.

Impact Dostal was sharp in his third preseason game Wednesday, stopping 35 of 37 shots to defeat Utah. The 24-year-old goalie will have plenty of time to prepare for the regular season after this contest, as the Ducks' season opener is Saturday, Oct. 12, also in San Jose, as part of a back-to-back that also sees Anaheim visit Vegas a day later.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in win Dostal stopped 35 of 37 shots in Wednesday's 5-2 preseason win over Utah.

Impact Dostal has allowed six goals on 83 shots over three preseason games. The 24-year-old goalie looks ready for the regular season, and he'll have a chance to establish himself as the No. 1 goalie while John Gibson recovers from his appendectomy. Dostal's fantasy value may still be limited to deeper formats initially, but he could be a strong waiver-wire add in standard leagues if the 2024-25 Ducks take a significant step forward compared to last year's team.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Wednesday Dostal will serve as the starting goaltender in Wednesday's home preseason game against Utah, Derek Lee of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Dostal is expected to play the entire game in his third start of the preseason Wednesday. He last started against the Kings on Saturday and turned aside 30 of 33 shots. Dostal will likely serve as the No. 1 goaltender for the Ducks once the regular season gets underway, but he'll see increased competition for playing time once John Gibson (appendectomy) is cleared to return.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Facing Kings Dostal is set to start on the road against the Kings in Saturday's preseason clash.

Impact Dostal stopped 12 of 13 shots across 30:05 of ice time in Anaheim's 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose on Thursday. He had a 14-23-3 record, 3.33 GAA and .902 save percentage in 44 games last season. Dostal is projected to open the campaign as Anaheim's clear No. 1, but he will face increased competition once John Gibson (appendectomy) is healthy.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday's game Dostal will protect the home goal versus the Sharks in Thursday's preseason game.

Impact Dostal will play the first half of the game before giving way to Calle Clang. This will be Dostal's first preseason start, and he's currently positioned to begin the year as the Ducks' No. 1 netminder. John Gibson (appendectomy) will be out early in October.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Wins over Vegas in finale Dostal stopped 32 of 33 shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Dostal had a tough matchup for the season finale, but he was able to put in a strong performance for his third win over six outings in April. The 23-year-old ends the season at 14-23-3 with a 3.33 GAA and a .902 save percentage over 44 appearances. Dostal is set to fill a similar role for the Ducks next season, though that could change if the team can find a taker for John Gibson's $6.4 million cap hit.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod in finale Dostal will guard the road goal versus the Golden Knights on Thursday, Derek Lee of The Sporting Tribune reports.

Impact Dostal will end up having played in seven of the Ducks' final eight games. He's gone 2-3-1 with 18 goals allowed over his last six outings. The Golden Knights still have playoff positioning to play for, so this is likely to be a challenging season finale for Dostal in his 44th outing of the campaign.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders three goals in loss Dostal allowed three goals on 28 shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Kings.

Impact Dostal took his sixth loss in his last eight games, though the Ducks' lack of offense was once again a factor. The 23-year-old dropped to 13-23-3 with a 3.39 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 43 appearances this season. The Ducks' season ends Thursday versus the Golden Knights, but it's unclear which one of Dostal or John Gibson will start that game.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Kings Dostal will guard the road goal Saturday versus the Kings, Zach Dooley of the Kings' official site reports.

Impact Dostal went 2-2-1 with 15 goals allowed over his previous five outings before getting a breather Friday versus the Flames. Dostal got extra reps while John Gibson was sidelined with an upper-body injury. It's not a fantasy-friendly matchup for Dostal in Saturday's contest, especially in the second half of a back-to-back.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Stands tall in win Dostal allowed a goal on 37 shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Dostal made his fifth straight start, and this was his best performance in that span. He limited the Kings to an Akil Thomas goal on a broken play in the first period. Dostal improved to 13-22-3 with a 3.40 GAA and a .900 save percentage through 42 appearances. John Gibson is getting closer to a return from an upper-body injury, but it's possible Dostal could start two of the Ducks' last three games to get more experience.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against LA Dostal will protect the home net Tuesday against the Kings, according to Alyson Lozoff of Bally Sports West.

Impact Dostal has picked up one victory over his last six outings, allowing 21 goals on 167 shots during that stretch. He has a 12-22-3 record this season with a 3.47 GAA and an .898 save percentage across 41 games played. The Kings rank 16th in the league this campaign with 3.12 goals per contest.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Loses in shootout Dostal allowed five goals on 31 shots in Sunday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Blues.

Impact Dostal took his fifth loss in the last six outings, and he's given up a total of 21 goals in that span. This was his fourth straight game, as John Gibson (undisclosed) was out again. Dostal is at 12-22-3 with a 3.47 GAA and an .898 save percentage through 41 outings this season. The Ducks are facing likely playoff teams in three of their last four games, so Dostal will remain a weak fantasy play down the stretch.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tending twine Sunday Dostal will get the starting nod at home against the Blues on Sunday.

Impact Dostal has allowed at least three goals in five straight games, posting an .882 save percentage while going 1-3-1 during that span. The 23-year-old hasn't won a home start since March 21 against Chicago. He's 12-22-2 this season with a 3.43 GAA and an .899 save percentage.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE