Bobrovsky saw a ton of rubber in the preseason. He faced 134 shots, more than any other netminder and posted a 3-1 record with a 1.92 GAA and .948 SV%. The Blue Jackets will need him to be that sharp to start the season because their lineup is really depleted due to injuries, but Goalie Bob should be up for the task. He draws a nice matchup for Game 1 vs. the Sabres.
Bobrovsky stopped 48 of 50 shots, but it was not enough to carry the Blue Jackets to a win, as they lost 3-1 in game 5. Bob has seen a ton a rubber in this series. The Penguins have averaged 38 shots per game and Bob has responded with a 3.00 GAA and .916 SV%. He will look to keep Columbus' season alive tonight as they host the Pens for game 6.
Bobrovsky stopped 48 of 50 shots, but it was not enough to carry the Blue Jackets to a win, as they lost 3-1 in game 5. Bob has seen a ton a rubber in this series. The Penguins have averaged 38 shots per game and Bob has responded with a 3.00 GAA and .916 SV%. He will look to keep Columbus' season alive tonight as they host the Pens for game 6.
In such an up and down series, Bob could use the breather to regroup for Game 5 in Pittsburgh.
Despite the late collapse in Game 3, the Blue Jackets will rely on Bobrovsky to put together a solid Game 4 to keep them in the series.
Bobrovsky gives the Blue Jackets their best chance to win and will be in net on Saturday.
Bobrovsky won't win back-to-back Vezina Trophies, but he still had a really strong season. He won a career-high 32 games with a 2.38 GAA and .923 SV%. Bobrovsky carried the Blue Jackets to their second playoff berth in franchise history. They are still searching for their first postseason victory after being swept by Detroit in 2008-09.
Bobrovsky turned aside 33 of 34 shots in a 3-1 win over the Stars on Wednesday. He extended his winning streak to three games and notched his 31st win of the season. The Jackets close out the regular season tonight and if they have a chance to leap over the Flyers to play the Ranger, but with a loss they could stay put and play the Penguins, or fall to play the Bruins.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 32 shots in a win over the Coyotes last night. He has won three of four with a 1.73 GAA and .949 SV%. Bobrovsky will start the game up 1-0 and never lost to the Stars in regulation in his NHL career. Bobrovsky has followed his Vezina Trophy winning season up with 30 wins, a 2.42 GAA and .921 SV%. He is the real deal when it comes to NHL level goaltending.
Bobrovsky stopped all 31 shots that he faced in a 4-0 win over the Islanders on Sunday. He returned from an illness to win two of his last four started with a 1.72 GAA, .948 SV% and two shutouts. The Jackets are looking to solidify their Wild Card spot and hurt the Coyotes playoff chances Tuesday. Bob is 16-9-2 at Nationwide Arena this season.
Bobrovsky stopped all 31 shots that he faced in a 4-0 win over the Islanders on Sunday. He returned from an illness to win two of his last four started with a 1.72 GAA, .948 SV% and two shutouts. The Jackets are looking to solidify their Wild Card spot and hurt the Coyotes playoff chances Tuesday. Bob is 16-9-2 at Nationwide Arena this season.
Bobrovsky allowed four goals on 38 shots in a 4-3 loss to the Blackhawks on Friday. Chicago scored a goal on a mad scramble with four seconds left to leave the Jackets with no points. With the Maple Leafs, Devils and Capitals breathing down their necks, Columbus will not take any chances and make sure their number-1 goalie is between the pipes tonight vs. the Isles.
Bobrovsky is coming off of a 37-save shutout against the Flyers last night, but will start again tonight vs. the Blackhawks. It was Bob's fourth shutout of the season, and they will continue to ride him as they chase a playoff berth. Bobrovsky was pulled in his only start vs. Chicago this season, but this time around their is no Toews or Kane in the Hawks lineup.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals 28 shots in a 3-2 OT loss to the Avalanche on Tuesday. He has lost his last three starts despite allowing just seven goals on 91 shots (.923 SV%). He made 26 saves in a 5-2 win over the Flyers in their first meeting.
After missing the last eight periods of hockey, Bobrovsky will return to the crease tonight vs. the Avalanche. He finished March at 7-4-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .928 SV%. He is the Blue Jackets most consistent performer and they will need him to come up big over the next two weeks if they are going to make the playoffs.
Bobrovsky has been battling an illness over the last week, but it looks like he is ready to return tomorrow. The Blue Jacekts will make a final decision after the morning skate.
Bobrovsky did not dress on Friday, but will travel to Carolina and could be back in the crease tonight. He was reportedly feeling better on Friday, so as long as he continues to progress, he should draw the start in a must-win game for the Blue Jackets. Blue Jackets head coach Todd Richards is expected to address the media at 4:30 pm ET, Bob's status will be known then.
Bobrovsky departed Tuesday's game after the first period but did not skate this morning and will sit tonight while Curtis McElhinney gets the start. Bob skated after his teammates, so consider him day-to-day.
Bobrovsky had reportedly been dealing with flu-like symptoms throughout the day, but the Jackets elected to start him anyways. He stopped nine of 10 shots in the first period before retiring to the dressing room. His backup, Curtis McElhinney came in and made 22 saves while recording the win. Expect Bob to be back on Friday.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 32 shots, but the Jackets were unable to beat Evgeni Nabokov at the other end, resulting in a 2-0 loss. With the Red Wings in town, Bob obviously gets the start in a game with massive playoff implications. Bobrovsky is 1-1-0 with a 1.51 GAA and .958 SV% vs. Detroit this season. He has gone 7-4-1 in March.
