Regardless, extended stretches like that leave the door open for doubt to creep in.

But those who know Bobrovsky know his mental fortitude. He’s steadfast in his routines, committed to structure, devoted to his plan.

“It’s his calmness for me that separates him from any other goalie I’ve ever seen and his focus and his work ethic,” star Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk said. “His workouts are incredible. Everything he does outside of the rink is preparing him for what he’s going to do when that game starts.”

It worked on Monday. Bobrovsky took a rare day off practice on Sunday the day before Game 7 on the advice of Panthers goaltending coach Robb Tallas. Bobrovsky instead stayed at home and played with his daughter Carolina — “She’s my motivation; she’s my inspiration,” Bobrovsky said — and was able to keep his mind free and calm going into the biggest game of his career.

“My mind-set is I was trying to cut off everything outside of myself to be calm, to just settle down, relax and focus on one shot at a time,” Bobrovsky said.

And like he did so many other times this playoffs, Bobrovsky stepped up.

Now, he’s a Stanley Cup champion.

And if there was any doubt before that, a spot in the hall of fame is likely now reserved for him.

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