That same stretch also included one of the defining moments of his career — an All-Star selection in 2024, where he took part in the league’s skills showcase. In the one-on-one shooter-versus-goalie challenge, Georgiev stopped nine of 12 attempts from Connor McDavid in a minute-long showdown, earning $100,000 and a rare spotlight moment against the NHL’s best player. McDavid even joked afterward that Georgiev “had my number” in the event, a lighthearted but memorable highlight in his career arc.
