Commentator for Dmitry Guberniev praised the performance of the Russian goalkeeper “Florida” Sergei Bobrovsky in the first game of the last NHL playoff series with “Edmonton” .
The match ended with a score of 3:0, Bobrovsky stopped 32 shots and was recognized as the first star of the match. This is the Russian Panthers goaltender’s second shutout in these playoffs.
— How do you like the result of the first game of the Stanley Cup final?
— “Florida” played exactly like a team, even if “Edmonton” transferred it. But it’s nice when you not only have a team, but a real gang. And there is a real leader in her. I’m talking about the game of Sergei Bobrovsky, who was recognized as the first star. It’s only the beginning of the series, as the Panthers lead 1-0. Florida’s path to the playoffs hasn’t been so easy, and we’ll see how everything goes.
But the Vézina Trophy, the prize awarded to the best goalie of the season, is awarded for the regular season. And Bobrovsky is nominated for this award, as are Thatcher Demko (Vancouver) and Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg). I hope the impression of the playoffs will reinforce this opinion that Sergei is once again the best goalkeeper in the world. And we should give him the third Vezina. And if he continues to play like this in the final, then he should be awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy, the prize for the most valuable player.
More importantly, Bobrovsky is an NHL pioneer. Previously, it was impossible to imagine that the Russian goalkeeper would take Vezina. But Bob did it, and Andrei Vasilevsky and Igor Shesterkin followed him. And the Russian school of goalkeepers is already considered the best in international hockey.
I really hope Bobrovsky lifts the Stanley Cup over his head. And if the NHL forbids him to bring the cup to Russia, well, Sergei, come yourself! We love you, we appreciate you, we support you,” Guberniev told .
Florida and Edmonton will play the second game of the Stanley Cup Final on June 10 at Sunrise.
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