International Play
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Competitor for Russia | ||
| Ice hockey | ||
| World Championship | ||
| Gold | 2009 Bern | |
| Winter Olympics | ||
| Bronze | 2002 Salt Lake City | |
| World Junior Championships | ||
| Silver | 2000 Umeå | |
Bryzgalov competed for Russia in the 2000 World Junior Championships in Umeå. He recorded a 0.77 GAA in 4 games to help Russia to a silver medal. Later that year, he was named to the Russia's senior team for the 2000 World Championships, where he played in 4 games, but failed to reach the podium. Two years later, he competed for Russia at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City earning bronze. Playing in a backup position, Bryzgalov did not appear in any games. He played in a more expanded role, however, at the 2004 World Cup of Hockey, playing in 240 minutes and recording a 2.34 GAA in 3 games. Bryzgalov received his first international gold medal at the 2009 World Championships, beating Canada in the final.
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