Oilers exploit Sergei Bobrosvky's weakness in Game 4 Win

Bobrovsky, who had been a brick wall up to this point, let in 5 goals on just 16 shots, leading to his early exit in an 8-1 rout by the Oilers. Before this game, Edmonton had only managed to score 4 goals in the first three games combined.

Bobrovsky has been phenomenal throughout the postseason, making a strong case for the Conn Smythe Trophy. But Game 4 revealed a glaring weakness: he struggles with high shots. Out of the 38 goals he's conceded this playoffs, 31 have been high.

This trend is something the Oilers need to exploit to turn the series in their favor. Targeting high shots either forces Bobrovsky into difficult saves or creates rebound opportunities.

Bobrovsky is known for his agility and excels at stopping low shots, with none getting past him through the 5-hole. Edmonton is the first team this postseason to chase him from the net, signaling that they might be figuring out his Achilles' heel.

Following the rough Game 4, Bobrovsky's playoff save percentage dropped to .909 and his goals-against-average to 2.27. Despite facing a barrage of shots, he had managed to steal several games for the Panthers earlier in the series, including a shutout in Game 1. But the Oilers' explosive performance in Game 4 suggests they might be solving the puzzle just in time to keep their season alive.

If Edmonton can continue to capitalize on Bobrovsky's vulnerability to high shots, they have a good chance of winning Game 5 on Tuesday and pushing the series back to Alberta for Game 6. If they can't, the Panthers will be celebrating their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history.