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Ilya Bryzgalov Named NHL First Star of the Week
By Kyle Scott
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In Soviet Russia, goaltender make Phil Kessel his bitch!
We will shut up now.
The National Hockey League announced today that Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov has been named the 'First Star' of the week ending Mar. 11.
In his last four games, Bryzgalov posted a perfect 4-0-0 record, an astounding 0.49 goals-against average and .985 save percentage to go along with three shutouts, including two in back-to-back fashion over the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs respectively.
He currently owns a shutout streak of 136:13, and over his last 240 minutes between the pipes, has turned aside 128 of 130 shots he's faced.
Well played, Russian. Well played.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.