BREAKING NEWS: Netflix Releases “Underdog,” a Highly Anticipated Documentary About Buffalo Sabres Legend Dominik Hasek
June 6, 2025 — Netflix has officially released Underdog, a gripping new sports documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and career of Dominik Hasek, the iconic Buffalo Sabres goaltender widely regarded as one of the greatest netminders in NHL history. Slated for release today, Underdog dives deep into Hasek’s rise from relative obscurity in communist-era Czechoslovakia to becoming a six-time Vezina Trophy winner and two-time Hart Trophy recipient in the NHL.
The documentary, produced by Red Line Films in partnership with Netflix Sports, features never-before-seen footage from Hasek’s early years in Pardubice, exclusive interviews with former teammates, coaches, and rivals, and powerful commentary from hockey legends including Wayne Gretzky and Martin Brodeur. Viewers are taken behind the scenes of pivotal moments in Hasek’s career — from his unexpected arrival in Buffalo to his legendary performance during the 1998 Nagano Olympics, where he led the Czech Republic to its first-ever gold medal.
Underdog also highlights the challenges Hasek faced off the ice — language barriers, media scrutiny, and the burden of carrying a franchise on his back. His unorthodox style, fierce competitiveness, and relentless work ethic are brought to life through dynamic cinematography and a hauntingly powerful score.
The release has already sparked a wave of praise on social media and early reviews hail it as one of Netflix’s best sports documentaries to date. For hockey fans and newcomers alike, Underdog promises a raw and inspiring look into the life of a true legend who never backed down from a challenge — and changed the game forever. Now streaming worldwide exclusively on Netflix.
