Bobrovsky earns 49th shutout as Panthers beat Blue Jackets 1-0

Sergei Bobrovsky is set to start in goal for the Florida Panthers against the Pittsburgh Penguins after recently recording his fifth shutout of the season in a 1-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Captain Aleksander Barkov scored the game-winning goal in overtime, while Bobrovsky made 25 saves, preserving the shutout and contributing to the Panthers' third consecutive win against Columbus. This victory also ended a two-game road losing streak and kept Florida competing for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Blue Jackets continue to struggle, having lost five straight games and falling out of the Eastern Conference playoff race. Bobrovsky's performance has been a highlight for the Panthers, as he boasts a strong season record with a 2.45 GAA and a .908 save percentage. The Panthers are preparing to face the Penguins while Columbus looks to rebound against Pittsburgh as well.