The Russian goalkeeper was recognized as the best player in the semifinal match of the NHL playoffs

The Russian goalkeeper was recognized as the best player in the semifinal match of the NHL playoffs

The Russian goalkeeper was recognized as the best player in the semifinal match of the NHL playoffs

Florida Flyers Goalie Bobrovsky Named Man of the NHL Playoffs Semi-Finals

Russian Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was named the best player in the second match of the semifinal playoff series of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL). This was reported on the official website of the organization.

The meeting with the Carolina Hurricanes ended in overtime with a score of 2:1. Bobrovsky conceded one goal and made 38 saves. The second star of the evening was recognized by the author of the winning goal of “Florida” Matthew Tkachuk. Forward Alexander Barkov also made it into the top three players, hitting the Carolina gate in the second period.

On May 19, in the first match of the semi-final series, Bobrovsky updated the club record for the number of saves. He saved 61 of 63 shots on goal and surpassed John Vanbiesbroek’s record of 55 saves, which was set in 1996.

Bobrovsky has been playing for Florida since 2019. The 34-year-old goalkeeper is also known for playing for the Russian national team, with which he won the World Cup in 2014.

Source: Lenta

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