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Bobrovsky , Lundqvist, Niemi named Vezina finalists

Sergei Bobrovsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers and Antti Niemi of the San Jose Sharks have been named the finalists for the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender.In his first season in Columbus, the 24-year-old Bobrovsky nearly backstopped the team to its second-ever playoff berth. The Russian, acquired in a trade with Philadelphia last June, compiled a 21-11-6 record with four shutouts, and ranked second in the NHL this season in save percentage (.932) and sixth in goals-against average (2.00).Bobrovsky posted a 1.64 GAA and a .945 save percentage while winning eight of his last nine decisions from April 9-27, but the Blue Jackets still missed the postseason on a tiebreaker.Lundqvist, last year's Vezina winner, is a finalist for a fifth time after he tied for the NHL lead with 24 wins. The 31-year-old Swede posted a 2.05 GAA and a .926 save percentage.Niemi, 29, was the busiest goaltender in the league, seeing more ice time than any of his ...

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  1. Columbus tops Detroit, Bobrovsky gets 1st shutout

    Sergei Bobrovsky had 29 saves in his first career shutout, and Cam Atkinson and Nick Foligno took advantage of Detroit giveaways to score goals in leading the sudden...

  2. Bobrovsky's 30 saves lift CBJs past Sharks, 4-0

    Coming off one of their worst games in the last two months, the Columbus Blue Jackets were angry and hungry.The San Jose Sharks paid the price.Sergei Bobrovsky picke...

  3. Lundqvist is Vezina finalist again

    Henrik Lundqvist of the New York Rangers is a finalist for the Vezina Trophy for a fifth time.Sergei Bobrovsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets and Antti Niemi of the Sa...

  4. CBJ happy with playoff run, upset it fell short

    Todd Richards got up on Sunday morning and the sun didn't come out. He wasn't surprised."In a lot of different ways it was raining," the Columbus Blue Jackets' coach...

  5. Prospal, Bobrovsky lead Jackets past Stars 2-1

    Vinny Prospal scored from a hard angle at 1:22 of the third and Sergei Bobrovsky had 24 saves to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Dallas Stars 2-1 on Monday n...

  6. Mason, Bobrovsky embrace Columbus' competition

    Not so long ago Steve Mason and Sergei Bobrovsky were considered two of the brightest young goaltending stars in the NHL.No more.Now the 24-year-olds are vying for p...

  7. Laviolette mum on Game 6 goalie

    VOORHEES, N.J. -- The Flyers had goalies Sergei Bobrovsky, Michael Leighton and Brian Boucher on the ice here at Virtua Health Flyers Skate Zone for Saturday's skate...

  8. Blue Jackets acquire G Bobrovsky from Flyers

    The Columbus Blue Jackets added to their goaltending depth on Friday, acquiring Philadelphia Flyers backup Sergei Bobrovsky for a trio of draft picks.The 23-year-old...

  9. Bobrovsky outduels Smith, Jackets win 1-0 in SO

    The Columbus Blue Jackets continued on their hot streak thanks to the man they call Bob.Sergei Bobrovsky made 39 saves in regulation and overtime, then two more in t...

  10. Crosby, Subban, Bobrovsky named NHL's best for March

    Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Montreal Canadiens defenseman P.K. Subban and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky have been named the NHL's '...

  11. Jackets edge Wild in shootout

    Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 39 shots and the Blue Jackets got shootout goals from Mark Letestu and Cam Atkinson in a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild.Vinny Prospal a...

  12. Blue Jackets blank Sharks, continue surge to playoff spot

    Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his fourth shutout of the season with 30 saves as the Columbus Blue Jackets downed the road-weary San Jose Sharks, 4-0, at Nationwide Arena...

  1. Bobrovsky , Kessel, Bachman selected as NHL's 'Three Stars'

    Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Phil Kessel and Dallas Stars netminder Richard Bachman have been selected as the NH...

  2. Bobrovsky , Jackets try to aid playoff chances in Colorado

    Sergei Bobrovsky has made a big first impression with the Columbus Blue Jackets this season.None would be bigger than leading the young franchise into the playoffs.T...

  3. Bobrovsky helps Columbus down St. Louis

    Sergei Bobrovsky posted 31 saves to help the Columbus Blue Jackets take a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday.Columbus has now won two straight in its attempt...

  4. Bobrovsky , Blue Jackets down Coyotes in SO

    Sergei Bobrovsky recorded 39 saves, and the Columbus Blue Jackets extended their longest points streak in franchise history with a 1-0 shootout win over the Phoenix ...

  5. Bobrovsky , Crosby, Carter named NHL's 'Three Stars'

    Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby and Los Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter have been selected as the NHL's ...

  6. Bobrovsky's first shutout leads Jackets over Wings

    Sergei Bobrovsky earned his first NHL shutout with a 30-save performance as Columbus shut down Detroit, 3-0, at Nationwide Arena.Cam Atkinson, Jack Johnson and Nick ...

  7. Stewart, Turris, Bobrovsky named NHL's 'Three Stars'

    St. Louis Blues forward Chris Stewart, Ottawa Senators center Kyle Turris and Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky were selected as the NHL's 'Three Sta...

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