Bobrovsky (lower body) is still undergoing evaluation and a decision on his status for Friday's matchup with LA won't be made until after morning skate, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Bobrovsky has missed the last three contests with a lower-body injury, but it sounds like there's a chance he'll be ready to return against the Kings. Check back for another update on the 34-year-old netminder's status following Friday's morning practice.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Likely out next three contests
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Bobrovsky (lower body) is likely to miss the next three games, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Bobrovsky was hurt at the 2:01 mark of the opening period Thursday versus Montreal and was forced to leave the contest. He is 12-13-2 with a 3.25 GAA and an .897 save percentage. Mack Guzda was recalled from the AHL and will back up Alex Lyon on Saturday versus Minnesota. Bobrovsky was on the ice at the end of practice Saturday, and coach Paul Maurice said the injury is less severe than the team initially thought. The Panthers hope to have the 34-year-old netminder back in the fold next weekend.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Suffers lower-body injury
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Bobrovsky suffered a lower-body injury Thursday against Montreal and is questionable to return to the contest.
Bobrovsky left just 2:01 into the game because of the injury. He entered Thursday's action with a 12-13-2 record, 3.25 GAA and .897 save percentage in 29 contests in 2022-23. Alex Lyon drew into the game and might be leaned on if Bobrovsky is unavailable for any extended period of time. Florida has also been without Spencer Knight because of an undisclosed injury.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Exits game early in first period
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Bobrovsky left Thursday's game just 2:01 into the contest because of what's believed to be an injury, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now reports.
Bobrovsky didn't face a shot before exiting the game. The 34-year-old entered the contest with a 12-13-2 record, 3.25 GAA and .897 save percentage in 29 contests this season. Alex Lyon took his place in net. With Spencer Knight (undisclosed) unavailable, Lyon could be leaned on if Bobrovsky is out for any extended period of time.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: In goal Thursday
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Bobrovsky will guard the road crease versus Montreal on Thursday, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Bobrovsky will make his sixth consecutive start, having gone 3-1-1 with a 3.19 GAA in his last five contests. With Spencer Knight (undisclosed) on the shelf, the veteran Bobrovsky figures to continue to see the majority of the workload while Alex Lyon will serve as the backup.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Fades late in OT loss
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Bobrovsky made 32 saves in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.
The Panthers handed the netminder a 4-2 lead early in the second period, but the Florida offense fell quiet after that while Bobrovsky gave up a bad-angle goal to Auston Matthews with just three seconds left in the middle frame to kick-start Toronto's rally. The 34-year-old's started five straight games for the Panthers, going 3-2-0 while allowing 16 goals on 167 shots for a .904 save percentage, but as long as Spencer Knight (undisclosed) is on the shelf, Bobrovsky should continue to see a heavy workload.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Going back-to-back
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Bobrovsky will start Tuesday in Toronto, Katie Engleson of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Bobrovsky is coming off a 28-save performance in Monday's 4-1 win over Buffalo. He has a 12-13-1 record this season with a 3.19 GAA and an .899 save percentage in 28 appearances. Toronto is tied for ninth in the league this year with 3.34 goals per game.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Stifles Sabres for 12th win
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Bobrovsky stopped 28 shots in Monday's 4-1 win over Buffalo.
Alex Tuch ruined his shutout bid midway through the third period, but otherwise Bobrovsky was sharp en route to his fourth win in his last five starts, and his 12th of the season. It was also the first time the 34-year-old had allowed fewer than two goals since he blanked the Blue Jackets over a month ago, and despite his recent victories, Bobrovsky still carries a 3.19 GAA and .899 save percentage on the season.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting in Buffalo
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Bobrovsky will defend the road goal Monday against Buffalo, Heather Engel of NHL.com reports.
Bobrovsky is coming off a 35-save performance in Saturday's 4-3 win over Vancouver. He has posted a record of 11-13-1 this season with a 3.27 GAA and an .896 save percentage in 27 appearances. The Sabres rank first in the league this year with 3.85 goals per game.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Busy in 11th win
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Bobrovsky stopped 35 shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Canucks.
The veteran netminder allowed a goal in each period, but he did just enough to secure his third win in his last four starts and his 11th of the season. Bobrovsky has never been able to recapture his Vezina form in Florida, but he's steadied the ship a bit since the beginning of December with a 2.83 GAA and .910 save percentage over his last 15 appearances.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: First off ice Saturday
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Per George Richards of Florida Hockey Now, Bobrovsky was the first goaltender off the ice at practice Saturday, indicating he will be between the home pipes versus Vancouver.
After going 39-7-3 last season, Bobrovsky has struggled to a 10-13-1 record with a 3.28 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 2022-23. He was great in his lone game against the Canucks last season, stopping 42 shots in a 5-2 win at home. The Canucks are seventh in goal scoring this season, averaging 3.42 goals per game.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Falters in third period
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Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 32 shots in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights. The fourth goal was an empty-netter.
Bobrovsky's winning streak stalled out at two games. He didn't get much help from his defense in the third period, with Jack Eichel tying the game on a breakaway goal and William Carrier adding the game-winner off a turnover. Bobrovsky slipped to 10-13-1 with a 3.28 GAA and an .895 save percentage through 26 contests this season. The Panthers return home Saturday to face the Canucks.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Will face Golden Knights
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Bobrovsky is expected to guard the road net against Vegas on Thursday.
Bobrovsky stopped 27 of 31 shots in a 5-4 win against Colorado on Tuesday. He's 10-12-1 with a 3.29 GAA and .894 save percentage in 25 contests this season. Vegas has a 27-13-2 record after winning three of its last four games.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Hangs on for win
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Bobrovsky stopped 27 of 31 shots in Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Avalanche.
The Avalanche rallied to tie the game in the third period, but Matthew Tkachuk put the Panthers ahead for good with 3:30 left in the contest. This was Bobrovsky's third win in his four outings, and he improved to 10-12-1 on the season. He's added a 3.29 GAA and an .894 save percentage through 25 appearances. With Spencer Knight (undisclosed) going on injured reserve Tuesday, Bobrovsky is in line to serve as the unquestioned started until his teammate returns. The Panthers finish their road trip out west with a game in Vegas on Thursday.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Will be in net Tuesday
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Bobrovsky is expected to guard the road net Tuesday versus Colorado.
Bobrovsky saved 29 of 31 shots in a 3-2 win against Detroit on Friday. He's 9-12-1 with a 3.26 GAA and .895 save percentage in 24 contests this season. Colorado has the 25th-ranked offense with 2.87 goals per game.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Makes 29 saves to beat Red Wings
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Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 31 shots in a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Bobrovsky surrendered a goal only 1:04 into the game, but he didn't let that unravel him. Instead, he bounced back after turning aside just 23 of 28 shots in a 5-3 loss to the Rangers on Sunday. Bobrovsky has a 9-12-1 record, 3.26 GAA and .895 save percentage in 24 games this season.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Starting Friday
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Bobrovsky will be between the visiting pipes against Detroit on Friday, Jameson Olive of the Panthers' official site reports.
Bobrovsky did not look sharp in his last start, giving up five goals on 28 shots in a loss to the Rangers on Monday. Overall, Bobrovsky is 8-12-1 with a 3.32 GAA and an .894 save percentage. He will face the Red Wings, who are 3-5-2 in their last 10 games.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Guarding goal Sunday
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Bobrovsky will be between the pipes for Sunday's home game against the Rangers.
Bobrovsky is coming off a 25-save performance in Thursday's 7-2 win over Montreal. He has a record of 8-11-1 this season with a 3.23 GAA and an .897 save percentage in 22 appearances. The Rangers rank 18th in the league this year with 3.14 goals per game.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: Allows just two in win
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Bobrovsky stopped 25 pucks in a 7-2 win over Montreal on Thursday.
Bob was beaten twice on first-period power plays. Arber Xhekaj fired a slapper from the point and at 11:14 of the first period and Josh Anderson put a rebound behind Bobrovsky on a 5-on-3 man advantage late in the same frame. After that, Bobrovsky filled the net with bricks and his teammates did the rest. Bobrovsky is just 4-5-0 in nine starts in December, and he's allowed two or fewer goals in just four of those starts. The Panthers will need better netminding from him and Spencer Knight to ensure a playoff berth.
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Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky: In goal Thursday
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Bobrovsky will be between the pipes at home versus Montreal on Thursday.
Bobrovsky has continued to struggle of late with a 2-5-0 record and 2.89 GAA in his previous seven contests. Despite Bobrovsky's stumbles, Spencer Knight has disappointed even more, conceding seven goals in his last outing. At this point, Bobrovsky should continue to see the bulk of the workload moving forward.
