The only times that Sergei Bobrovsky spent any time really reflecting on winning the Stanley Cup were the obvious moments. The on-ice celebration that night. The day of the parade. Things like that.
Otherwise, he did what he always does. He looked at what was next.
It is a simple approach and it works best for the Florida goaltender, who is about to play in the Stanley Cup Final for a third consecutive season. At 36 and showing absolutely no sign of slowing down, Bobrovsky's save percentage in these playoffs is higher than what he posted a year ago on the way to the title, while his goals-against average is lower.
And in this title series, he'll likely be matching goalie wits with Stuart Skinner again - the Edmonton netminder who was in goal for last year's Stanley Cup Final, when Florida topped the Oilers in a seven-game classic. Game 1 is in Edmonton on Wednesday night.
"You enjoy the moment and savor the moment," Bobrovsky said. "You're not trying to cut yourself off thinking about what's ahead or what's happened in the past. So, you're just trying to take advantage of the opportunity again. It's a great opportunity. There's only two teams left, and we're one of them and we have an opportunity to win it all. It's an exciting time, and I want to enjoy every bit of it."