“Future HOF” – Fans CELEBRATE as Sergei Bobrovsky becomes fastest goaltender to reach 400 wins in NHL history

Sergei Bobrovsky broke the record of HOF Henrik Lundqvist as he became the fastest goaltender to reach 400 wins in the NHL.

“Future HOF” – Fans CELEBRATE as Sergei Bobrovsky becomes fastest goaltender to reach 400 wins in NHL history

Sergei Bobrovsky (Image via AP)

After a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky cemented his name in history books. The Russian goalie claimed his 400th career win in his 707th game, thus becoming the fastest goaltender to reach this win-mark.

The previous record belonged to Hall of Famer Hendrik Lundqvist, who achieved this feat in 727 games. The 42-year-old was present at the Madison Square Garden when Bobrovsky broke his record on Thursday night.

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He had to work hard to get the record, though. The Panthers keeper made 24 saves in his side’s 3-1 win. Bobrovsky is now the 14th goalie in NHL history to have 400 wins. Ten of the thirteen others apart from Marc-Andre Fleury (still active) are in the NHL Hall of Fame.

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With this incredible record and a Stanley Cup to his name, chances are that Bobrovsky could find his name alongside those elite players. After the game, Bobrovsky claimed it was a “privilege” for him to see his name beside some of the greats of the game.

It’s special. If you look on the list, those guys are legends, and it’s definitely a privilege for me to be in the same line with them.

Sergei Bobrovsky said in the postgame conference as per Miami Herald.
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Speaking about his career, Bobrovsky now has a record of 400-226-56 while managing 44 shutouts on the way. He has also won the Vezina Trophy twice, an award given to the best goaltender in the league, which further highlights his impressive career.

Social media reacts to Sergei Bobrovsky’s historic feat

Following Sergei Bobrovsky‘s historic feat on Thursday, fans on social media jumped in to join the celebrations. Several of them tipped their hat to him while some threw in shouts about “GOAT” and “Future HOF” at him. Many highlighted his consistent, stellar performances that have made him a popular pick for player props on platforms like FanDuel Sportsbook. With 400 wins now under his belt, the excitement around Bobrovsky’s achievements only grew as fans celebrated his place among the NHL’s elite.

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Sergei Bobrovsky (Image via Yardbarker)

One fan also claimed that it was a great way for him to bounce back from Tuesday night’s disappointment. After the Panthers had announced a contract extension for coach Paul Maurice, Bobrovsky, and his team lost 5-1 against the Minnesota Wild.

Check out some fan reactions from X below:

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With this victory, the Panthers improved their season record to 5-3-1. Up next for them is a trip against the Rangers’ cross-town rivals, the New York Islanders, on Saturday night. As for the Rangers, this defeat ended their run of four consecutive wins. Their next encounter sees them take on the Anaheim Ducks.