Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Opening Night
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Bobrovsky will guard the road net Thursday, Oct. 12 against Minnesota in Florida's regular-season opener, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
In order to prepare for the start of the 2023-24 campaign, Bobrovsky is slated to play in two of Florida's final three exhibition games this week. Last season, he posted a 24-20-3 record with one shutout, a 3.07 GAA and a .901 save percentage in 50 appearances.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Falls short of Stanley Cup
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Bobrovsky stopped 22 of 30 shots in Tuesday's 9-3 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 5.
Vegas also scored one empty-netter in a romp to win the team's first Stanley Cup championship. Bobrovsky stayed in for the whole game despite being unable to keep things close. After going 11-2 with a 2.21 GAA over the first three rounds of the playoffs, the 34-year-old was able to win just one of five games while allowing 21 goals on 134 shots against the Golden Knights. With three years left on a contract and a $10 million cap hit, the Panthers are likely stuck with Bobrovsky. That'll be fine if he can play like he did early in the playoffs with some consistency in 2023-24.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Tuesday
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Bobrovsky will guard the road goal in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Golden Knights, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
The Panthers are facing elimination in this contest, though Bobrovsky has a 3-0 record in that situation this postseason. He's given up 13 goals over four appearances in the Stanley Cup Finals, and Florida will need him to be sharp since its offense is set to take a hit with Matthew Tkachuk (upper body) out of the lineup.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Loses Game 4
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Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 31 shots in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 4.
The Golden Knights didn't score over the last 28:52 of the game, but Bobrovsky had already given up three goals and the Panthers couldn't recover. The 34-year-old netminder had a solid outing Saturday, but he'll now be looking to stave off elimination beginning with Tuesday's Game 5. He's at a 12-5 record, a 2.50 GAA and a .924 save percentage through 18 contests.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Occupying crease Saturday
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Bobrovsky will guard the home goal in Saturday's Game 4 versus the Golden Knights, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Bobrovsky helped the Panthers avoid a 3-0 series deficit with a 25-save overtime win in Game 3 on Thursday. He's won five of seven decisions at home during the postseason, a trend he'll look to keep going in the right direction Saturday. Bobrovsky has allowed 10 goals on 73 shots during the Stanley Cup Finals so far.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Bounces back in Game 3
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Bobrovsky stopped 25 of 27 shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Golden Knights in Game 3.
Bobrovsky was lit up for eight goals on 46 shots over two games in Vegas, but head coach Paul Maurice chose to stick with the veteran goalie. He was back in prime form Thursday, as Bobrovsky kept the Panthers within striking distance until Matthew Tkachuk tied the game late in the third period and Carter Verhaeghe won it in the extra session. Bobrovsky has won 12 of his 17 appearances this postseason, and he'll likely get the nod again in Game 4 on Saturday.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Slated to start Thursday
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Bobrovsky is slated to guard the home goal Thursday in Game 3 against Vegas, David Dwork of Local 10 Miami reports.
Bobrovsky got the hook in Monday's 7-2 loss to the Golden Knights after surrendering four goals on just 13 shots. However, head coach Paul Maurice is confident that the 34-year-old netminder can bounce back. Bobrovsky, who has been instrumental in Florida's playoff run, has a posted a mark of 11-4 this postseason with a 2.50 GAA and a .925 save percentage.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Struggles in Game 2
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Bobrovsky stopped nine of 13 shots before being pulled in Florida's 7-2 loss to Vegas in Game 2 on Monday.
Bobrovsky was beaten by Brett Howden at 7:10 of the second period to put Florida down 4-0 and prompt the goaltending change. The 34-year-old was a vital part of the Panthers' run to the Stanley Cup Finals, posting an 11-2 record, 2.21 GAA and .935 save percentage in 14 playoff outings going into this series. Through two contests in the finals though, Bobrovsky has surrendered eight goals on 46 shots. Despite his recent struggles, Florida might go back to Bobrovsky in Game 3, in part because Alex Lyon didn't do much better in relief Monday by allowing three goals on 15 shots.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Game 2
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Bobrovsky will get the starting nod in Vegas on Monday in Game 2, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports.
Bobrovsky looked rusty in Game 1 after an extended break. He coughed up four goals on 33 shots, the most goals he's allowed since he gave up five versus Boston on April 28. After the poor outing, the 34-year-old still owns a strong 2.32 GAA and .931 save percentage through 15 postseason contests.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Yields four goals
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Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 33 shots in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.
Bobrovsky's five-game winning streak came to an end in his worst effort since Game 6 of the first round. The 34-year-old wasn't able to fend off the Golden Knights' push in the third period after keeping things even through the first two frames. Bobrovsky has still built up enough good play to remain the Panthers' starting goalie -- this was just his third loss this postseason. He'll likely be back between the pipes in Monday's Game 2.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Game 1
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Bobrovsky will guard the road goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals versus the Golden Knights, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Sun reports.
Bobrovsky should be well-rested after a 10-day gap between games following the Panthers' sweep of the Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Finals. Bobrovsky has won five games in a row with eight goals allowed in that span, and he's 11-2 with a 2.21 GAA and a .935 save percentage in 14 playoff appearances this year.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Makes 36 saves in victory
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Bobrovsky kicked out 36 of 39 shots in a 4-3 victory over Carolina in Game 4 on Wednesday.
For the fourth straight contest, the Hurricanes outshot Florida, but Bobrovsky stopped 168 of 174 shots during the series to help the Panthers sweep Carolina. He's up to 11-2 with a 2.21 GAA and a .935 save percentage in 14 playoff appearances this year. Given how Bobrovsky's done in the postseason, it's safe to assume he'll be in net for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: In goal for Game 4
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Bobrovsky will guard the home goal in Wednesday's Game 4 versus the Hurricanes, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Bobrovsky will be looking to close out the Eastern Conference Finals in a sweep, which would be his fifth straight win. He's allowed just five goals over his previous four contests, posting a 0.89 GAA and a .973 save percentage in that span.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Posts 32-save shutout in Game 3
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Bobrovsky stopped all 32 shots he faced in Florida's 1-0 victory over Carolina in Game 3 on Monday.
Bobrovsky has pushed the Panthers to a 3-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals by saving an incredible 132 of 135 shots over that stretch. That's pushed him up to 10-2 with a 2.15 GAA and a .935 save percentage in 13 playoff outings this year. It's increasingly looking like Bobrovsky will be the favorite to claim the Conn Smythe Trophy if the Panthers are able to pull through and win the Stanley Cup. Bobrovsky and Florida still have work ahead though, which will continue Wednesday when the Panthers attempt to complete their sweep of Carolina.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Guarding crease Monday
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Bobrovsky will get the starting nod at home against Carolina in Game on Monday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Bobrovsky and the Panthers will return home for Game 3 after taking the first two games in Carolina. He was stellar in those contests, stopping a combined 100 of 103 shots in a pair of overtime wins. The 34-year-old has been strong all postseason, posting a .931 save percentage and a 2.32 GAA through 12 appearances.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Stellar again Saturday
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Bobrovsky stopped 37 of 38 shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 2.
Bobrovsky held his own pretty well in a challenging first period, allowing just a goal to Jalen Chatfield. The Panthers tied it in the second and Matthew Tkachuk netted another game-winner early in overtime to give Bobrovsky his ninth win in 12 playoff contests. He's allowed just 13 goals on 277 shots over seven games since the start of the second round. The 34-year-old will likely continue to start as the Eastern Conference Finals shift to Florida for Game 3 on Monday.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Saturday
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Bobrovsky will defend the road crease versus Carolina in Game 2 on Saturday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
"I'm not taking him out," coach Paul Maurice said Friday. Bobrovsky was sensational Thursday, turning aside 63 shots in Game 1's 3-2 quadruple overtime win over Carolina. He has given up only two goals in each of his last six playoff games, winning five of those. Bobrovsky is 8-1 in the playoffs this year, having given up only 29 goals on 395 shots over that span.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Wins 4OT thriller
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Bobrovsky stopped 63 of 65 shots in Thursday's 3-2 quadruple-overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 1.
Bobrovsky has stopped 113 of 117 shots over his last two playoff contests, though he was well-rested coming into this game. He's allowed exactly two goals in each of his last six outings, solidifying himself as the Panthers' starting netminder. With the marathon series opener, Bobrovsky will have a few less hours to recover ahead of Saturday's Game 2.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Set to start Thursday
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Bobrovsky will protect the road net in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals versus Carolina on Thursday, Walt Ruff of the Hurricanes' official site reports.
Bobrovsky has made 10 appearances in the playoffs, posting a 2.82 GAA and a .918 save percentage while leading the Panthers to surprise upset wins over the Bruins and Maple Leafs. During the regular season, the 34-year-old didn't face the Hurricanes. He's been as locked in as any goalie as Florida makes a surprising deep run in the postseason.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Huge effort in clinching win
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Bobrovsky turned aside 50 shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 5 of the Panthers' second-round series.
Florida handed the veteran netminder a 2-0 lead in the first period, and Bobrovsky needed both skill and luck to weather the storm as Toronto desperately mounted a comeback. He faced 30 shots in the second and third periods combined, then kicked out another nine in OT before Nick Cousins potted the series winner. Bobrovsky has re-discovered his Vezina-caliber form in the postseason, winning seven of his last eight starts with a 2.47 GAA and .928 save percentage to put the Panthers through to the conference finals against the Hurricanes.
