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Ilya Nikolayevich Bryzgalov (Russian: Илья Николаевич Брызгалов; born June 22, 1980) is a Russian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL) after being acquired by the team on June 7, 2011. He was selected in the second round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft, 44th overall, by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim.
He won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007. Internationally, he has earned a bronze medal with Russia at the 2002 Winter Olympics, and a silver medal at the 2000 World Junior Championships. Bryzgalov also competed in the 2004 World Cup of Hockey. He earned gold as a starting goaltender with team Russia in 2009 Men's World Ice Hockey Championships.
On June 7, 2011, his rights were traded from the Phoenix Coyotes to the Philadelphia Flyers to begin negotiations, for a 3rd round pick in the 2012 draft, an additional conditional draft pick, and prospect Matt Clackson.