Matt Murray
Ice Hockey Goaltender, Two-time Cup Champion
Born
May 25th, 1994
31 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played as a goaltender in the NHL, primarily for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Won the Stanley Cup in 2016 and 2017. Drafted by the Penguins in the third round of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Achieved recognition for outstanding performances in playoff games, contributing significantly to the team's success during championship runs.
Won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016
Won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017
Named playoff MVP for the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals
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