Sergei Bobrovsky Vezina Trophy (2013)
Two-time Vezina Trophy winner and back-to-back Stanley Cup champion.
Sergei Andreyevich Bobrovsky (born 20 September 1988) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He has also played for the Philadelphia Flyers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Florida Panthers. Bobrovsky is a two-time Vezina Trophy winner, winning in the 2012–13 and 2016–17 seasons while a member of the Blue Jackets. After signing with Florida in 2019, he backstopped the Panthers to back-to-back Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025.
Quick Facts
- Season
- 2012–13
- Player
- Sergei Bobrovsky
- Team
- Columbus Blue Jackets
- Award
- Vezina Trophy
- League leader
- Save Percentage
- Significance
- First Major Individual Award
Lore & Background
Bobrovsky was not drafted into the NHL. He signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on 6 May 2010. He made his NHL debut on 7 October 2010, earning a 3–2 win and being named the game's first star. On 22 June 2012, he was traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets. During the 2012–13 NHL lockout, he signed with SKA Saint Petersburg of the KHL. He signed a two-year, $11.25 million contract extension with the Blue Jackets on 1 July 2013. On 1 July 2019, he signed a seven-year, $70 million contract with the Florida Panthers. In February 2023, Bobrovsky achieved the most wins for a Russian goaltender in NHL history, surpassing Evgeni Nabokov. As of 2026, he has the seventh most wins of any goaltender in league history.
Reader's Guide
Bobrovsky won the Vezina Trophy in the 2012–13 season and again in the 2016–17 season. He was named to the NHL first All-Star team on 3 July 2013. He was a finalist for the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2016–17, finishing third in voting. He led the league in wins (39) in the 2021–22 season. He backstopped the Florida Panthers to Stanley Cup championships in 2024 and 2025.
Did You Know?
- Bobrovsky was the first Flyers rookie goaltender to win his NHL debut since Antero Niittymäki in 2004.
- He set a Blue Jackets franchise record for wins in a season by a goaltender in 2016–17 with 41 wins.
- Bobrovsky backstopped the Blue Jackets to their first playoff series win in franchise history in 2019, sweeping the Presidents' Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Sergei Bobrovsky win his Vezina Trophy?
He claimed the honor during the lockout-shortened 2012–13 NHL season while playing for Columbus. This victory marked a historic milestone as no other goaltender in franchise history has achieved this feat.
What achievement does the Vezina Trophy recognize?
This prize is awarded annually to the league's top-rated goaltender based on performance metrics like save percentage and goals against average. Bobrovsky dominated these categories that year, solidifying his status as a global superstar.
Which statistics did Bobrovsky lead to earn this award?
He finished as the league leader in both save percentage and goals against average during that campaign. His exceptional play behind the defense was crucial for the team's success despite the shortened schedule.
Have any other Blue Jackets goaltenders won this award since then?
No, Sergei Bobrovsky remains the only player from Columbus to ever claim the Vezina Trophy. His accomplishment remains a unique record that highlights his impact on the club's history.
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