Goalie Bobrovsky surpasses Rask in the playoffs, edging nearer to the elite top 18 in NHL history.
Goaltender Bobrovsky Ties with Rask in NHL Playoff Wins
Moscow, Russia - In the early hours of May 29th, Russian goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky helped the Florida Panthers secure a 5-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in the fifth game of the Eastern Conference semifinals. This win marked the team's fourth in the series, moving them one step closer to the Stanley Cup Final.
Bobrovsky's performance in the match brought his career playoff win count to 57, equaling the total of Finnish former Boston Bruins goaltender Tuukka Rask. However, Rask played in 104 games, compared to Bobrovsky's 111.
With this tie, Bobrovsky now shares the 18th spot in NHL history for most playoff wins. Should he win in the next game, he will surpass Rask and potentially claim sole possession of the position.
Legendary Patrick Roy holds the all-time lead in playoff wins among goaltenders, with 151 wins in 247 games. As the Florida Panthers continue their journey towards the Stanley Cup Final, Bobrovsky stands poised to further solidify his place among the most successful goaltenders in NHL history.
Background:
As of May 29th, 2023, Bobrovsky and Rask had accumulated 57 playoff wins each. However, given the limited information available, they were tied in playoff wins, with neither having surpassed the other at that point.
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Bookmakers have set the Florida Panthers as favorites for their upcoming NHL game, considering Sergei Bobrovsky's impressive performance and his tie with Tuukka Rask in playoff wins. This sports battle in hockey, if won by Bobrovsky, could potentially give him sole possession of the 18th spot in NHL history for most playoff wins.
