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.
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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.
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, it doesn't surprise anyone that Bob will likely 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.
Bobrovsky allowed two goals on 31 shots in a 3-0 loss to the Rangers on Friday. It was a crucial loss for the Jackets, who were bumped from the final Wild Card spot. However, they have a great chance to pick up two points today on Long Island. Bob has gone 2-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .929 SV% vs. the Isles this season.
Bobrovsky stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 3-2 win over the Canadiens last night. It looks like he will get back-to-back starts in a huge matchup tonight vs. the Rangers. Columbus and New York are tied at 78 points so expect to see the Jackets' number-1. Bob is 1-1-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .921 SV% vs. the Rangers this season.
Bobrovsky stopped 25 of 27 shots in a 3-2 win over the Canadiens last night. It looks like he will get back-to-back starts in a huge matchup tonight vs. the Rangers. Columbus and New York are tied at 78 points so expect to see the Jackets' number-1. Bob is 1-1-0 with a 2.89 GAA and .921 SV% vs. the Rangers this season.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 20 shots in a 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday. The Jackets dominated the shot board, but Anton Khudobin made 46 saves. Tonight, Bob will take on a Montreal squad who have scored 13 goals during their three-game winning streak.
Bobrovsky surrendered a single tally on 33 shots in a 2-1 shootout win over the Wild on Saturday. Fresh off of first star of the week honours (2-0-1 / 1.58 / .950) Bob will be back in the crease tonight vs. Carolina. Bobrovsky has gone 1-1-0 with a 1.51 GAA and .958 SV% against the Hurricanes this season.
Bobrovsky allowed three goals on 27 shots in a shootout loss to the Sharks on Thursday. Bob has gone 5-1-1 with a 2.12 GAA and .928 SV% in March as the Blue Jackets continue to be one of the NHL better teams in the second half. He carries a 10-10-3 road record into Minnesota on Saturday.
Bobrovsky stopped 39 of 40 shots in a Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Red Wings. Detroit hounded the Blue Jackets in the first 40-minutes, but Bob was there to shut the door time after time. He has won five of his last six starts, but draws an ugly matchup versus the Sharks. Bob gave up three goals on 47 shots in a 3-2 lead in their first meeting.
Bobrovsky stopped all 28 shots in a 1-0 win over the Predators on Saturday. He was given Monday night off but will be back between the pipes for a crucial clash with the Red Wings. Bob has gone 14-6-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .938 SV% at Nationwide Arena this year.
Bobrovsky stopped all 28 shots in a 1-0 win over the Predators on Saturday. He was given Monday night off so he should be back between the pipes for a crucial clash with the Red Wings. Bob has gone 14-6-0 with a 2.03 GAA and .938 SV% at Nationwide Arena this year.
Bobrovsky was yanked after allowed four goals on 18 shots in 6-1 loss to the Blackhawks on Thursday. Bobrovsky enters play with a 3-1-0 record, 2.82 GAA and .900 SV% in the month March. He allowed four goals on 29 shots in a 4-0 loss to the Predators in his first meeting with Nashville.
Bobrovsky stopped 31 of 33 shots in a win over the Stars on Tuesday. Bobrovsky has won three in a row while posting a 2.00 GAA and .927 SV%. Tonight, he draws a tough assignment against his former division foe in Chicago. Bob enters play 9-9-3 with a 2.78 GAA and .912 SV% on the road this season.