Russian Bobrovsky became the first star of the NHL playoff match against Toronto

Russian Florida Panthers hockey player Sergei Bobrovsky became the first star in the fifth match of the second round of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs series against Toronto. The meeting was held in Toronto. As a result, the match ended with a 6-1 victory for the Florida Panthers.

Aaron Ekblad (15th minute), Dmitry Kulikov (27th), Jesper Boqvist (31st), Niko Mikkola (35th), AJ Greer (47th) and Sam Bennett (50th) scored for the winners. Nicholas Robertson scored the only goal for Toronto (59).

Russian goalkeeper of "Florida" Sergey Bobrovsky managed to deflect 31 shots at his own goal out of 32.

The Florida team took the lead in the series to four wins. The next meeting, which could be decisive, will be held on May 16 at the Panthers' ground in Sunrise.

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Earlier, on May 8, it was reported that Dallas Hockey Club forward Mikko Rantanen became the first player in 40 years in the NHL to score a hat trick in two consecutive playoff games. He became the third player in the history of the Stanley Cup to do so.