Aging like an excellent victory, he also saved 10.1 goals more than expected per MoneyPuck.com.
Whether on ice or on ice, Bobrovsky will live on and keep breathing hockey
“He’s almost the perfect individual,” forward Evan Rodriguez said. “He’s committed to the game 24/7 in his life. It’s fun and fun to see how he handles his body, how good he is, on the ice, on the ice.”
Just as the goaltender is the team’s backbone when it comes to keeping the puck out of the net, Bobrovsky’s teammates see him as the ultimate confidence curator.
“The confidence he gives to the group, that’s what makes us special,” Rodriguez said.
With just eight games in the regular season and the Panthers nearly punching their return tickets to the playoffs, Bobrovsky has really been increasing his game as he prepares to return to the spotlight for the defending Stanley Cup champions.
Since January 1st, the skilled Russian has boasted a save rate of .917. He averaged 2.09 goals, and in that range he is fourth in goaltenders with at least 15 appearances.
In the name of “Playoff Bob,” he was also exceptional during his consecutive trips to Florida’s Stanley Cup final, scoring a 32-20 record with a 0.911 save percentage.
With each MoneyPuck.com, he has saved surprisingly 23.3 goals on these two playoff runs, surpassing expectations.
Wanting to keep Stanley Lord in South Florida, Bobrovsky appears ready again.
“I still think of him as a young man,” coach Paul Maurice said. “I learned a lot from the conversations with him, and how much he cares. He likewise found a way to enjoy a little with all the pressures of being the number one goalkeeper. He was a joy.”
