Flyers goaltender Bryzgalov voted Star of the Month in NHL, Malkin came second

Russian goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov, who conceded 1.43 goals per game in 13 appearances for the Philadelphia Flyers in March, has been voted the NHL Star of the Month.

The Russian goalie completed four shutouts in the period, with an impressive 94% save ratio.

Another Russian, Penguins’ Yevgeny Malkin, earned the Second Star after getting 11 goals and 12 assists in 15 games, and earning points in each of the final five games of the month.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller came third in the ratings: his presence in goal helped the Sabres win 10 out of their last 15 games.