Sergei Bobrovsky Single Season Wins Record
Along with the Seattle Kraken (started play in 2021) and Utah Mammoth (started play in 2024), the Blue Jackets are one of only three teams in the league who have yet to appear in the conference finals in their respective conferences.
The Columbus Blue Jackets (colloquially known as the Jackets) are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The franchise began play as an expansion team in 2000.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Sergei Bobrovsky
- Role
- Starting Goaltender
- Season
- 2016-17
- Achievement
- Most wins by a Blue Jackets goaltender in a single season
- Key award
- Vezina Trophy Winner (2012-13)
- Status
- Franchise Record
Lore & Background
The franchise struggled in their initial years, failing to win 30 games in a season until 2005–06. The team qualified for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 2009, but were swept by the defending Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings in the first round. Columbus did not win a playoff game until the 2014 playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and won their first playoff series in 2019 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and in the process becoming the first team in NHL history to sweep the Presidents' Trophy winners in the first round. Along with the Seattle Kraken (started play in 2021) and Utah Mammoth (started play in 2024), the Blue Jackets are one of only three teams in the league who have yet to appear in the conference finals in their respective conferences.
Reader's Guide
The Blue Jackets' name and logos are inspired by Ohio's Civil War history. The Blue Jackets play their home games at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus, which opened in 2000. They are affiliated with the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the Columbus Blue Jackets single-season wins record?
Sergei Bobrovsky holds this franchise mark as the starting goaltender who secured the most victories in one season. He established this benchmark while playing for Columbus during the 2013-14 campaign.
How many victories define Sergei Bobrovsky's franchise record?
The Russian netminder accumulated exactly 25 wins throughout that specific NHL year. This figure stands as the highest single-season total ever recorded by a Blue Jackets goalie.
Why is the 2013-14 season considered pivotal for this achievement?
His steady play was instrumental in helping the franchise reach its first playoff berth in history. This success signaled a major growth phase for the club within the league.
What individual award did Bobrovsky earn during his record-setting year?
Bobrovsky received the Vezina Trophy after leading the league with his exceptional performance that season. It recognized him as the top goaltender across all of professional hockey at the time.
Has any other goaltender broken this win total since then?
No subsequent player has matched or exceeded this specific single-season win total for the organization. The record remains a solitary achievement in the team's historical archives.
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