Many people don't know who Ilya Bryzgalov is, but they soon will.  The Anaheim goaltender is sending a message to the NHL- S.O.S. No, not a distress signal, his shut out streak.

Proving he is able to play well under pressure, Bryzgalov held the Calgary Flames scoreless on their own ice during game seven of the first round.  The Russian rookie has kept up that same great play for the first two games of the second round against Joe Sakic and the Colorado Avalanche.  In fact, this is such a feat, only three goalies in NHL history have kept their opponents scoreless for longer in the playoffs.

This is wonderful, not only for Bryzgalov, but for the entire Mighty Ducks team.  Knowing they have a solid goaltending behind them in Bryzgalov, and past Conn Smythe winner turned back-up goalie, J.S. Giguere, is a boost of confidence.  They don't have to focus so much on their defense, and can allow defensemen, like Scott Nedermeyer, to join the rush and help contribute offensively. 

In a season where everything comes down to goaltending, the Mighty Ducks are looking down at the rest of the NHL, and laughing, because with other teams gaining so much media attention, they're sneaking in the backdoor.  And they're ready to take the Cup.