Sergei Andreyevich Bobrovsky is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played in the NHL for the Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets, with whom he became recognized as one of the NHL's top goaltenders. Nicknamed "Bob", Bobrovsky is a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, winning in the 2012–13 and 2016–17 seasons while a member of the Blue Jackets.
Bobrovsky with the Columbus Blue Jackets in December 2014
Bobrovsky with the Russia national men's ice hockey team during the 2016 IIHF World Championship
Bobrovsky with the Philadelphia Flyers in October 2010. The Flyers signed Bobrovsky to a three-year, entry-level contract earlier that year.
Bobrovsky in December 2012. He signed with SKA Saint Petersburg for the duration of the 2012–13 NHL lockout.
The Florida Panthers are a professional ice hockey team based in the Miami metropolitan area. The Panthers compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference, and initially played their home games at Miami Arena before moving to the Amerant Bank Arena in 1998. Located in Sunrise, Florida, the franchise is the southernmost team in the NHL. The team's local broadcasting rights have been held by Bally Sports Florida since 1996. The Panthers are primarily affiliated with two minor league teams: the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the Florida Everblades of the ECHL.
The Panthers drafted Jay Bouwmeester third overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
The Panthers acquired Brian Campbell during the 2011 off-season. Campbell played with the Panthers from 2011 to 2016.
Aleksander Barkov, drafted 2nd overall by the Panthers in 2013, would emerge as the franchise's captain and star during the late-2010s.
Panthers and Capitals skaters warming up prior to a game during the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs.