Dominik Kubalík

Dominik Kubalík (born 21 August 1995) is a Czech professional ice hockey left winger. He currently plays for EV Zug in the National League (NL). He also played parts of 5 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators. He has also played for HC Škoda Plzeň of the Czech Extraliga (ELH) and HC Ambrì-Piotta of the National League (NL).

Career
Before playing in the NHL, Kubalík played parts of five seasons with HC Škoda Plzeň of the Czech Extraliga (ELH), two seasons with HC Ambrì-Piotta of the National League (NL), two seasons with the Sudbury Wolves and one season with the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL).

He was drafted 191st overall by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2012 NHL entry draft. He was not signed to a contract by the Kings and returned to play in Europe.

On 24 January 2019, the Kings traded the rights to Kubalík to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2019 fifth-round pick. On 29 May, Kubalík signed a one-year, $925,000 contract to join the Blackhawks. On 4 October, he made his NHL debut in a 4–3 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers. The game was played in his home country of Czechia at the O2 Arena in Prague. In his next game, on 10 October, Kubalík scored his first career NHL goal against Aaron Dell in a 5–4 loss to the San Jose Sharks. A highlight for his time with the Blackhawks happened on 27 February 2020 when he recorded his first career NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. For his efforts during the season, Kubalík was both named to the NHL All-Rookie Team and as a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy. Kubalík set an NHL record with most points scored in an NHL postseason debut. He scored two goals and recorded three assists in a 6–4 win against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Qualifying Round. The Blackhawks went on to defeat the Oilers, with Kubalík scoring the series-clinching goal. On 9 October, Kubalík signed a two-year, 7.4 million contract to stay with the Blackhawks.

on 13 July 2022, Kubalík signed a two-year, 7.4 million contract to join the Detroit Red Wings. During his one season with the Red Wings, he scored 20 goals and recorded 25 assists.

On 9 July 2023, the Red Wings traded Kubalík along with Donovan Sebrango, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2024 fourth-round pick to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Alex DeBrincat. During his one season with the Senators, he scored 11 goals and recorded 4 assists.

On 4 September 2024, Kubalík left North America and returned to Europe after signing a contract with HC Ambrì-Piotta of the National League (NL).

Personal life
Kubalík's older brother Tomáš also played in the NHL. He played 12 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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