It’s been up and down for Colorado’s starting netminder this season but he proved his skill in Friday night’s All-Star goaltending competition.
Alexandar Georgiev took home $100,000 after stopping nine of Connor McDavid’s attempts to get the puck past him.
In the one-on-one competition of shooter versus goaltender, the 27-year-old Bulgaria native matched up with the 27-year-old elite Edmonton Oilers forward. With a minute on the clock, McDavid made 12 shots, but Georgiev only allowed two past him. Whether it was stick-side, glove-side, poke check or pad save, McDavid couldn’t beat the Avalanche’s top goalie.
“Georgiev had my number,” McDavid said. “He was pokechecking. He was mixing things up. He made it tough on me. But that’s what he’s there to do.”
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Georgiev has the most wins in the NHL with 27 in 40 starts. His save percentage is not so great, however, as he sits in 56th place in the league with .899 SV%. He has two shutouts for the season and continues to build his confidence with wins.