Lukáš Dostál faces performance struggles with Anaheim Ducks

Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukáš Dostál is experiencing a difficult period in the NHL, marked by declining statistics and reduced playing time. In a recent game against Calgary, Dostál allowed three goals on eleven shots during the first period, resulting in a 72.7 percent save percentage for his time on ice.

Following the poor start, head coach Joel Quenneville replaced Dostál with Ville Husso. Husso stopped all ten shots he faced, helping the Ducks secure a 5-3 comeback victory. While Quenneville stated the goaltender change was intended to address team-wide play rather than serve as a punishment, the move highlights Dostál's current struggles.

Statistical data indicates Dostál's performance has dipped compared to previous seasons. Recent figures show a 4-4-1 record with a goals-against average of 3.76 and a save percentage of 86.6 percent. This follows a season where he appeared in 55 regular-season games and earned 30 wins.