Sergei Bobrovsky turns heads at Panthers practice with a change during the Olympic break

The two-time Vezina winner is clearly ready for a fresh start.

Russian athletes were sidelined from international competition this time around, leaving the veteran netminder to focus entirely on the stretch run with his NHL club.

Today, Sergei Bobrovsky returned to the crease with a bold new look, catching the eye of head coach Paul Maurice as the Florida Panthers resumed practice after the break.

The Florida Panthers are currently sitting in a precarious spot, ranked eighth in the Atlantic Division. They aren't out of the race, but the clock is ticking.

With a 29-25-3 record, they are only two points behind the Toronto Maple Leafs, their next opponent.

Paul Maurice knows his team cannot afford a slow start to the final leg of the season. He will need his number-one guy to find another level immediately.

Bobrovsky’s numbers this season have been quite disappointing. He’s currently sporting a 3.13 GAA and a .871 save percentage through 40 games.

While those stats aren't exactly elite, the veteran has still managed to battle his way to 21 wins.

The Panthers return to the ice this Thursday for a massive clash against the Maple Leafs, and at today's practice, Borbovsky showed up with new gear, hoping to bring momentum to his game.

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If the Panthers want to see postseason hockey again, the "all-red" version of Bobrovsky has to be a wall. With 25 games left in the regular calendar, there is zero margin for error left in the Atlantic.

Whether the new pads bring better luck or just more confidence, the Panthers need results. The chase for the playoffs starts now.