Flyers’ Bobrovsky named NHL Rookie of the Month

NEW YORK, NY – Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, who posted a 7-1-2 record with a 2.02 goals-against average and .931 save percentage in 11 starts, has been named the NHL Rookie of the Month for November.
 
Bobrovsky edged Carolina Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner (4-8–12 in 14 games) and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (4-7–11 in 13 GP) for the award.
 
Bobrovsky allowed two goals or fewer in eight appearances, plus a season-high 36 saves in a 3-2 overtime loss at Washington on November 7. He allowed just one goal in victories over the New York Rangers (4-1, November 4), New York Islanders (2-1, November 6), Carolina Hurricanes (8-1, November 11), Ottawa Senators (5-1, November 15) and Minnesota Wild (6-1, November 24). Signed by the Flyers as a free agent on May 6, 2010 after playing two seasons in the KHL with Novokuznetsk, Bobrovsky arrived at training camp inSeptember with little fanfare. The 22-year-old Russian’s strong play in the pre-season and an injury to 2010 playoff hero Michael Leighton opened the door for a spot on the big-league roster and the honor of starting the team’s season-opener at Pittsburgh.
 
A strong start to the season, which included a five-game winning streak and 10 consecutive games without a regulation loss (9-0-1), earned Bobrovsky the starting job. He is tied for third among NHL goaltenders in wins (12-4-2) and ranks sixth in goals-against average (2.18) and save percentage (.926).
 
                       Sergei Bobrovsky in November
 
Date      Opponent         Mins. Shots GA     Result
 
November 1    CAROLINA         60     28     2      3-2 win
November 4    NY RANGERS       60     21     1      4-1 win
November 6    at NY Islanders 60     32     1      2-1 win
November 7    at Washington    61     39     3      3-2 loss (OT)
November 11   at Carolina      60     36     1      8-1 win
November 13   FLORIDA          60     36     2      5-2 win
November 15   OTTAWA           60     29     1      5-1 win
November 16   at Montreal      59     28     3      3-0 loss
November 18   TAMPA BAY        20     11     4      8-7 loss (no decision)
November 24   at Minnesota     60     16     1      6-1 win
November 26   CALGARY          65     30     2      3-2 loss (shootout)
 
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