NHL Network shares Bobrovsky's equipment secret after game one
During the post game of game one in the Stanley Cup final where the Panthers beat the Oilers 3-0, The NHL Network panel broke down the skates secrets of Sergei Bobrovsky and how he sharpens his skates and how his skating works.
It was mentioned by former NHL are Mike Johnson the Bobrovsky sharpens his blade with a high inside edge which allows him to have better power for his skating has some goalies tend to do. Devin Dubnyk was also on the panel, and he went into detail on how Bobrovsky skates and how he even used the same techniques when he played in the NHL.
However, the technique was, Bobrovsky put on a show in front of the home crowd as he stole the game away from the Oilers who had total control of the game for long stretches. At times, the Oilers looked relentless in their attack, but it didn't seem to matter as Bobrovsky held his ground and put together a great performance.
Now the Oilers turned to the all-important game too as the Oilers look to split the series before heading back home to Edmonton. It's likely that head coach Kris Knoblauch will make some adjustments to his lineup to counter Bobrovsky the possible player in front to screen the goaltender.
Game 2 will be on at 8:00 PM eastern.
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Will the Oilers be able to solve Sergei Bobrovsky in Game 2? | ||
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