Bobrovsky turned aside 26 shots in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Senators.
The Panthers never trailed in the game after grabbing an early 2-0 lead, and both pucks that got by Bobrovsky were the products of bad luck more than anything. The veteran netminder has won three straight starts to begin the season, allowing just five goals on 67 shots, and despite some big-name absences in the forward ranks, the Panthers are off to a hot start to 2025-26 as they look to three-peat as Stanley Cup champs.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Saturday
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Bobrovsky will patrol the home crease versus Ottawa on Saturday, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Bobrovsky will make his third straight start, allowing three goals on 39 shots in a pair of victories over Chicago and Philadelphia to start the season. The Senators scored five times in their opening game of the season in Tampa Bay on Thursday.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Wins first two games of season
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Bobrovsky made 19 saves in a 2-1 win over the Flyers on Thursday.
The Panthers need big things from Bobrovsky and the defensive corps while Matthew Tkachuk (groin) and Aleksander Barkov (knee) are missing due to injury. Noah Cates was the only player to beat Bobrovsky. Cates rushed the net, grabbed a rebound and lifted it over Bobrovsky's head. It's Bobrovsky's second win in two games this season, and those two wins made Florida the sixth reigning Stanley Cup champions in the past 30 years to win each of their first two games of the season.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: First off the ice
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Bobrovsky was the first netminder off the ice at morning skate, an indication that he will defend the home crease versus Philadelphia on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Bobrovsky picked up his first win of the season Opening Night, stopping 17 of 19 shots versus Chicago on Tuesday. Bobrovsky was stellar in 2024-25, leading the Panthers to their second straight Stanley Cup. He had a GAA of 2.44 in 54 regular-season games last year and should be considered among the top netminders in the NHL.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Notches win one in season opener
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Bobrovsky made 17 saves in a 3-2 win over the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
The Panthers raised their championship banner Tuesday and then came out on fire, pinning the Blackhawks in their own zone most of the first frame. Bobrovsky faced just three shots in that period, allowing one goal. At 37 and with two consecutive Stanley Cups, Bob has a lot of mileage on his Hall of Fame body. Daniil Tarasov may get 35 games this season, so Bobrovsky gets rest for an attempted 'three-peat.' You'll need to have a strong complement for your G2 spot to offset Bob's potential rest schedule.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: In goal Opening Night
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Bobrovsky will get the starting nod at home against the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
Bobrovsky will kick off his 2025-26 campaign with a clash versus the NHL's second-worst team last season, the Blackhawks. The veteran netminder has reached the 30-win mark in three of the last four seasons while also featuring in at least 50 games in each of those campaigns. There is no reason to expect this year to be any different, so fantasy players can expect another workhorse campaign from Bobrovsky in 2025-26.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Tending twine Saturday
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Bobrovsky will defend the home net in Saturday's preseason finale versus Tampa Bay, according to Rob Darragh of the Panthers' official site.
Bobrovsky stopped all 11 shots he faced while playing in half of Monday's 4-3 overtime exhibition win over Carolina. He is poised to play more against the Lightning on Saturday. Bobrovsky posted a 33-19-2 record with a 2.44 GAA and a .905 save percentage across 54 regular-season appearances in 2024-25.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Monday's preseason game
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Bobrovsky will defend the home crease in Monday's preseason game against the Hurricanes, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
After winning a second consecutive Stanley Cup last year, Bobrovsky will continue to serve as the Panthers' No. 1 netminder during his age-37 season. He made 54 regular-season appearances during the 2024-25 campaign, going 33-19-2 with a 2.44 GAA and .906 save percentage.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Second Stanley Cup Win
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Bobrovsky made 28 saves in a 5-1, Stanley Cup-clinching win in Game 6 against the Oilers.
Bob finished the postseason with 16 wins, three shutouts, a 2.20 GAA and a .914 save percentage. The two-time Vezina winner is now a two-time Stanley Cup winner, and he has all but cemented his spot in the Hall of Fame.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Tending twine in Game 6
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Bobrovsky will patrol the home crease against Edmonton on Tuesday in Game 6, according to Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Bobrovsky is coming off a 19-save performance in a 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 5 on Saturday. He has posted a 15-7 record with three shutouts, a 2.26 GAA and a .912 save percentage through 22 appearances this postseason. If Bobrovsky backstops his team to a victory in Tuesday's matchup, the Panthers will be back-to-back Stanley Cup champions.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Grabs pivotal win in Game 5
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Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 21 shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Bobrovsky was given a 2-0 lead to protect after one period, and unlike in Game 4, he was able to get the job done. It wasn't his best performance of the series, as the Oilers' 21 shots were their lowest in five games against the Panthers, though this is just the second contest that has been decided in regulation between the teams. Bobrovsky will have a chance to clinch the Stanley Cup for the second straight year in Game 6 on Tuesday in Florida.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Slated to start in Game 5
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Bobrovsky is expected to start on the road in Game 5 against Edmonton on Saturday, per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now.
Bobrovsky has a 2-2 record, 2.83 GAA and .912 save percentage across four appearances against Edmonton in the series. He's also 14-7 with a 2.27 GAA and a .912 save percentage in 21 outings this postseason. Edmonton has posted 3.95 goals per game this playoffs, including 4.56 when playing at home.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Squanders good start
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Bobrovsky allowed five goals on 35 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Bobrovsky was spotted a 3-0 lead after one period, but it was gone by the second intermission. A bad bounce after a strong individual effort by Leon Draisaitl in overtime was the difference, with Bobrovsky taking his first loss since Game 1 of the series. He's allowed 14 goals on 160 shots against the Oilers, good for a .913 save percentage. Despite this missed opportunity to take a commanding series lead, Bobrovsky is a virtual lock to start in Game 5 on Saturday in Edmonton.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Game 4
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Bobrovsky will protect the home goal Thursday versus the Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Bobrovsky will get the start after delivering a 32-save effort in a 6-1 win in Game 3. He's allowed nine goals on 125 shots (.928 save percentage) in this series so far, but he's largely been up to the challenge of the Oilers' high-powered offense.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Sharp in Game 3 win
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Bobrovsky made 32 saves Monday in the Panthers' 6-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Corey Perry spoiled his shutout bid with a power-play tally early in the second period, but otherwise Bobrovsky was firmly in control after being staked to an early lead. The veteran netminder sports a 2.37 GAA and a .928 save percentage through the first three games of the series, and having Bobrovsky in the crease appears to be Florida's biggest edge heading into Game 4 on Thursday.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Set to start Game 3
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Bobrovsky was the first goalie off the ice Monday and is slated to be between the pipes at home for Game 3 against the Oilers, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.
Despite giving up eight goals on 92 shots (.913 save percentage) through the opening two games of the Stanley Cup Finals, there was never really any question regarding who would defend the crease for the Panthers in Game 3. The Russian backstop has three shutouts in the playoffs and will hope to find that form heading into a crucial Game 3.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Wins Game 2 in double OT
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Bobrovsky stopped 42 of 46 shots in Friday's 5-4 double-overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Bobrovsky struggled in the first period, when he allowed three of the goals. The Panthers bounced back and held a lead, only for Corey Perry to score with 18 seconds left in regulation. Bobrovsky held firm in overtime and got the win when Brad Marchand scored 8:05 into the second extra session. With eight goals allowed on 92 shots over the last two games, Bobrovsky hasn't been at his best, but he did enough to send the Panthers home with the series tied at 1-1. He'll likely start again in Game 3 on Monday.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Slated to start in Game 2
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Bobrovsky is expected to start on the road against Edmonton in Game 2 on Friday, per Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site.
Bobrovsky stopped 42 of 46 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime defeat to Edmonton in Game 1. That was the first time he had surrendered four or more goals in a playoff outing since Game 3 of Florida's second-round series against Toronto on May 9. He has a 12-6 record, 2.17 GAA and .912 save percentage across 18 postseason outings this year. Edmonton has generated 4.06 goals per game in the 2025 playoffs.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Falters in overtime
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Bobrovsky stopped 42 of 46 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals.
Bobrovsky had a good performance, but he wasn't able to guide the Panthers to a win after they took a 3-1 lead early in the second period. It was a bit of misfortune late in overtime that completed the collapse, as Tomas Nosek's delay of game penalty put the Oilers on the power play, and Leon Draisaitl cashed in. Bobrovsky has allowed seven goals on 69 shots (.899 save percentage) over his last two games after going eight starts without allowing more than two tallies. Still, he's gotten the Panthers this far and figures to be between the pipes again for Game 2 on Friday.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Set to start Game 1
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Bobrovsky is expected to be in the crease on the road for Wednesday's Game 1 clash with Edmonton, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
Bobrovsky has given up more than two goals in just one of his last nine appearances, posting a 7-2 record, 1.34 GAA and .944 save percentage. The veteran backstop will need to remain at an elite level to get past the star-studded Oilers and lift Lord Stanley's Cup for a second straight year. Barring an injury, Bobrovsky will be the starter for the Cats the rest of the way.
