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Friday marked the first time the United States has blanked a European World Cup opponent since its historic upset of England in 1950.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2022

He has blanked San Jose twice in six matchups, and also blanked the Sharks in Game 4 of their playoff series last spring.

From Reuters • Jan. 17, 2020

The team has blanked 12 opponents and conceded nine goals.

From Washington Post • Nov. 24, 2019

Gibson nearly had another shutout last Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks, the other team he has blanked during his brief career, but blew a 2-0 lead in that one.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2015

"The conscious plane of its mind has blanked out," he said.

From Vital Ingredient by De Vet, Charles V. (Charles Vincent)