of anaheim ducks On Thursday, the Toronto Sun criticized rookie netminder Lukas Dostal on social media after a headline called him an “unknown goaltender” despite a record-setting night in franchise history.
Dostal, who started in place of John Gibson, who was out with an illness, set a Ducks franchise record by saving 55 of 57 shots on goal in Anaheim's overtime loss. Toronto Maple Leafs.
Lucas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks adjusts his mask during the second period during a game against the Calgary Flames at Honda Center on Dec. 21, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Nicole Vasquez/NHLI via Getty Images)
“Whether it’s 20 shots or 40 shots. [game]At the end of the day, I'm just trying to make sure I stop every puck,'' Dostal told reporters in the locker room after the game.
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“That's my job. I don't really care about how many shots I get.”
Apparently, Dostal's big night wasn't enough to earn him recognition in the Toronto Sun headline.
The headline, “Auston Matthews saves the day in OT against unknown goaltender against Maple Leafs,” caught the attention of the Ducks' social media team, and X's post sent the media into a frenzy.
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“His name is Lukas Dostal. He made 55 saves last night. NHL Rookie of the Month Award October,” the post reads, adding: “Be better, @TheTorontoSun.”
Dostal led the league among rookie goaltenders last month, winning four of five games and was named Rookie of the Month.
Lukas Dostal of the Anaheim Ducks tries to score during the third period of a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Honda Center on January 3, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Sean M. Huffey/Getty Images)
Despite the minor injury, Dostal received overwhelming praise from his team and coaches.
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“He was great,” forward Isaac Landerstrom said. “I'm really happy for this kid because he's always working hard.”
“Dostal kept us there, and it's a shame we didn't win,” coach Greg Cronin said. “He's great. He's fast. When he's out and attacking, he's an aggressive goalie and he's tough to beat.”
Lucas Dostal, 1, of the Anaheim Ducks hits John Tavares, 91, of the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period of a game at the Honda Center on January 3, 2024 in Anaheim, California. Blocked a shot on goal. (Sean M. Huffey/Getty Images)
The Ducks host the Winnipeg Jets on Friday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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