shutout
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But after three straight starts, three straight wins and one series-clinching shutout, his name will be etched on the Stanley Cup forever.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes won the Stanley Cup, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6, with backup goalie Brandon Bussi securing a shutout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
“He’s literally trying to throw a shutout every time out there, where I don’t know that every starter has that mindset.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Schurr 9, Rancho Alamitos 0: Joey Amano threw the shutout and Javon Bryant had three hits.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Bobby defeated him in six straight games, the first shutout of a grandmaster in chess history.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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