Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky shines again in the playoffs with standout saves
Sergei Bobrovsky of the NHL’s Florida Panthers delivered a landmark performance, posting more than 50 saves in back-to-back playoff games. He joined a select group of goalies who achieved this feat since 1955, joining Juuse Saros from 2021 and Curtis Joseph from earlier seasons in a rare postseason achievement.
In game five of the Eastern Conference Finals, Florida defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the opening contest, with Bobrovsky turning aside a staggering 63 shots. The marathon game stretched to 139 minutes, and the Hurricanes finally fell in the fourth overtime, underscoring the dramatic length of the clash and the Panthers’ resilience on the big stage.
Earlier in the series, Bobrovsky had already posted an impressive effort with 50 saves in a separate showdown against Toronto, continuing his recent hot stretch and providing crucial margin for his team as the playoff run progressed.
Looking ahead, the next meeting between the Hurricanes and Panthers is scheduled for May 21, with a 3:00 PM local start time. Across the bracket, Dallas will square off against Vegas in the Western Conference Finals, initiating their series with game one on May 20, setting up a game plan that could influence regional strategies and travel plans for fans in North America.
In other NHL news, Nikita Zadorov, a Russian defender who plays for the Calgary Flames, publicly spoke about his participation in a campaign supporting the LGBT community. Zadorov emphasized that players retain personal choice and were not pressured to take part in the action, reflecting the ongoing discussions around inclusivity and personal freedoms within professional hockey. [Attribution: NHL communications]