Tracy Myers in his justification noted Bobrovsky's excellent statistics, who allowed an average of 2.26 pucks per game and made 3 “dry” matches. He also called the Russian goalie “a pillar of Florida's defense.” Dan Rosen agreed with his colleague, emphasizing that Bobrovsky was able to stand up to the league's best forwards on his way to the Finals. In Rosen's opinion, it was the Russian goalie's play that “put Florida on the doorstep of winning the Stanley Cup.” The sixth and possibly decisive game of the final series between Florida and Edmonton will be held on Wednesday night, June 18.
While Oklahoma is “pulling out a win” in the NBA Finals, and Akron Togliatti is reinforced with a Bolivian defenseman, the Russian goalie is the center of attention in the hockey world.