Bryzgalov

Bryzgalov is a Russian surname. In Russian naming practice, the suffix -ov indicates a patronymic or familial surname, so Bryzgalov typically denotes descent from an ancestor associated with a nickname or given name from which the root is derived. The name is borne by several individuals in Russia and other countries of the former Soviet Union.

The most widely known bearer is Ilya Bryzgalov (born 1980), a former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Anaheim Ducks, Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, and Edmonton Oilers. He won the Stanley Cup with the Ducks in 2007 and represented Russia in international competition.

Other people with the surname have achieved recognition in fields such as sports and academia, though none has matched the international prominence of Ilya Bryzgalov. The surname appears primarily among populations of Russian or post-Soviet origin and is transliterated in English in several variants.