Brian Elliott's postseason perfection vs. Sharks continues in Game 1
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Brian Elliott could get used to playing against the San Jose Sharks.
The St. Louis Blues netminder was nearly perfect in his team's 2-1 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final and in doing so extended his unbeaten streak against the Sharks in postseason play.
.@KidElls1 improved to 4-0 with a 1.29 GAA and .954 SV% in five career postseason appearances vs. SJS. #STLvsSJS pic.twitter.com/W9te6l3nFA
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 16, 2016
Elliott has been stellar for the Blues in their pursuit of their first Stanley Cup. The 31-year-old currently holds the sixth best goals-against average - of goalies with at least five games played this posteason - with a 2.20, and the fifth-best save percentage with a .932 mark.
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