Sergej Bobrovsky is the best goalkeeper in the world right now.
After another matchless effort last night, he came up with a senseless tribute – to Henrik Lundqvist.
– It is a privilege for me to talk to you, says the Florida goalkeeper.
The Florida Panthers were counted out even before this year’s NHL playoffs began. They were the eighth-seeded team entering, and in the first round of the playoffs awaited the Boston Bruins, who broke regular season records for number of wins and points. They were also down 1-3 in that series, but made a sensational comeback, and since then have only continued to dominate.
The words about Henke
The Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs comfortably, and in the conference final against the Carolina Hurricanes, they have now won three straight games and are thus only one victory away from the Stanley Cup final. And thank Sergey Bobrovsky for that. He has saved 402 of the last 426 shots he has faced, and is the best goalkeeper in the world right now – single-handedly carrying the Panthers to a sensational title.
When, after another monster effort last night – where he also kept a clean sheet – he was interviewed by the American television channel TNT, where Henrik Lundqvist works as an expert. The interview barely had time to start, and Lundqvist barely had time to ask his first question, before Bobrovsky suddenly let go of everything. Instead of answering, Bobrovsky chose to drop everything, and instead give the ultimate tribute to the Swede.
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Incredible tribute
Bobrovsky and Lundqvist have had their fair share of struggles over the years, and it’s something the goaltender obviously still carries with him.
– It is a privilege to talk to you, Henrik. I remember our struggles against each other, and I am so proud to be able to say that I played against great goalkeepers like you, says Bobrovsky.
After his playing career, which he had to end after a heart defect was discovered, Henrik Lundqvist has been an expert at Madison Square Garden’s company, but has also made appearances on TNT’s broadcasts in the past year. Lundqvist has been a smash hit and is constantly praised for his humor and insights.
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