Sergei Bobrovsky reached incredible career milestone in win vs Washington

Monday night in Sunrise, Bobrovsky grabbed career win No. 446 and moved into eighth all-time, a milestone both NHL.com and Reuters highlighted after Florida beat the Washington Capitals 5-3.

That number matters because it is not a trivia stat anymore, it is a living resume. Bobrovsky did it the Bob way too, calm early, big when the game tightened, and he finished with 22 saves while Florida's third period finally tilted.

As a fan, it hits different when your goalie is chasing names your dad actually talked about. Paul Maurice basically said the same thing, calling it an honor to be around Bobrovsky's professionalism as he climbs into that historic company.

The sneaky part is how these milestones show up in the Panthers' style. When Bobrovsky looks settled, Florida's defense squeezes gaps harder, the weak-side winger cheats a little less, and the exits get cleaner because nobody is panicking to score first.

You saw it against Washington even with the game swinging. Sam Reinhart scored twice, Aaron Ekblad had the eventual winner, and Brad Marchand's power-play touch kept the score tied long enough for Florida to push late.

Bobrovsky's value is also emotional, not just technical. Teammates play taller when they know a bad bounce does not automatically become a goal, and that trust shows up in smarter sticks around the slot and fewer reckless clears.

Passing Terry Sawchuk for eighth is the headline, but the bigger takeaway is the pace. Florida keeps finding points, and Bobrovsky keeps stacking steady nights, which is exactly how a veteran team survives chaos and stays dangerous into spring.