Ed Belfour's Shutout in Game 5 (1999)
Eddie the Eagle: Hall of Fame goaltender who backstopped the Dallas Stars to the 1999 Stanley Cup.
Edward John Belfour (born April 21, 1965) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender. He played 17 seasons in the NHL for the Chicago Blackhawks, San Jose Sharks, Dallas Stars, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Florida Panthers.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- St. Louis Blues
Lore & Background
Belfour signed as a free agent with the Dallas Stars in 1997, where he would backstop the team for five seasons and reach the Stanley Cup Final in 1999 and 2000, winning the former for his only championship.
Reader's Guide
It states that in the 1999 playoffs, the Stars won the Stanley Cup, beating the Buffalo Sabres in six games, and that Belfour had a 1.26 GAA in the Finals.
Did You Know?
- Belfour won the Calder Memorial Trophy in 1991.
- He won the Vezina Trophy twice.
- Belfour's 484 wins rank third all-time among NHL goaltenders (behind Patrick Roy and Terry Sawchuk).
- He is one of several players to have won an Olympic gold medal and the Stanley Cup.
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