Game 4: FLA @ NJD – Brodeur Sets Playoff Record
By Kevin Lee
The previous games have featured quick goals in the first period, this one didn’t. Throughout the first, neither team was able to solve the opposition goaltender. However, 6:08 into the second Zach Parise would tip a shot past Scott Clemmensen to give the Devils a 1-0 lead. They would build that lead early in the third with two quick goals by Steve Bernier at 2:02 and Travis Zajac at 3:35. Ilya Kovalchuk would put the game away at 8:32, giving the Devils the 4-0 lead.
That would be the final score earning Martin Brodeur his 24th playoff shutout, a new NHL record. In addition he also picked up an assist on the second Devils’ goal on this milestone night for him. The series is tied 2-2 heading back to Florida.