The Canadiens' decision to bring in defenseman Noah Dobson just keeps looking better.
The Montreal Canadiens picked up a big 3-2 overtime win against the Florida Panthers on Dec. 30. With it, the Canadiens now have a 21-12-6 record and are three points ahead of the Panthers in the Atlantic Division standings.
Noah Dobson certainly played a role in the Canadiens' win over the Panthers, as he had a strong night. The 25-year-old blueliner picked up two assists in the contest, with one coming from Nick Suzuki's overtime goal.
This is just the latest strong game from Dobson, as he has been on fire as of late. Over his last four games, the right-shot defenseman has recorded two goals and eight points. With this, there is no question that he has been playing some great hockey for the Canadiens.
Due to his hot stretch of play, Dobson now has seven goals, 20 assists, and 27 points in 39 games so far this season with the Canadiens. With this, it is very clear that the 2018 first-round pick has been making a major impact for the Habs this season. Furthermore, the Canadiens' decision to acquire Dobson is only continuing to look better because of how well he is playing.
The Canadiens needed a highly impactful right-shot defenseman, and Dobson has been just that for them. It will be fascinating to see how he builds on his strong season from here, but the Canadiens clearly made the right call acquiring him from the New York Islanders this summer.