Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is leading the fundraising effort to help part-time workers at BB&T Center who are paid on nights of events.
Bobrovsky will donate $100,000 to workers that have been affected by the postponement of events at the arena due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus. Bobrovsky's donation is being matched by his teammates. The Panthers' ownership group also has pledged to contribute.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Thursday the league will "pause" its season because of the coronavirus pandemic. The move came one day after the NBA suspended its season after a player tested positive for COVID-19.
The Panthers signed Bobrovsky as a free agent on July 1, following the retirement of 19-year veteran Roberto Luongo. Bobrovsky is a two-time Vezina Trophy winner (2012-13, 2016-17), awarded annually to the NHL's best goaltender.
