Sergei Bobrovsky wins 2nd career Vezina Trophy
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Sergei Bobrovsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets won his second career Vezina Trophy on Wednesday after being voted the NHL's top goaltender for the 2016-17 regular season.
Bobrovsky beat out Braden Holtby, last year's winner, and Carey Price for the honor, taking 25-of-30 first-place votes.
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Bobrovsky led the NHL with a 2.06 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage while guiding the Blue Jackets to the best regular season in franchise history. He finished third in wins (41) and tied for third in shutouts (seven).
The Russian netminder also took home the award in 2013.
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