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Bernie Parent was a Canadian goaltender who backstopped the Philadelphia Flyers to consecutive Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975, winning the Vezina and Conn Smythe Trophies both years. He posted 271 NHL wins and 55 shutouts before an eye injury ended his career, and entered the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984.
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What did Bernie Parent win with the Philadelphia Flyers in 1974 and 1975?
Parent backstopped Philadelphia to consecutive Stanley Cups in 1974 and 1975. He won both the Vezina and Conn Smythe Trophies in each of those seasons. [NHL profile](https://www.nhl.com/news/bernie-parent-hall-of-fame-goalie-dies-at-80)
Why is Bernie Parent's 1974-75 run special among goalies?
He became the first repeat Conn Smythe winner, taking playoff MVP honors in both 1974 and 1975. The Flyers also became the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup in 1974.
How did Bernie Parent's NHL career end?
A serious eye injury forced Parent to retire after he had recorded 271 NHL wins and 55 shutouts. The injury ended a career that included both Flyers championships.
What made Bernie Parent's playoff goaltending so strong?
He won the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP in consecutive years, 1974 and 1975. In 1975, he finished the playoffs with a 1.89 goals-against average and four shutouts.
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