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Flyers 4, Devils 1: Carter Leads Flyers To Game 4 Win, 3-1 Series Lead
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Jeff Carter tallied two goals and an assist while Brian Boucher was strong with 30 saves, as the Philadelphia Flyers downed New Jersey, 4-1, in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series at Wachovia Center.
Danny Briere registered a goal and two assists for the Flyers, who now hold a 3-1 lead in the series. Dan Carcillo, who netted the game-winner in overtime on Sunday in Game 3, also scored in the victory.
Ilya Kovalchuk scored the only goal for New Jersey, which is trying to avoid an early playoff exit for the second consecutive spring. Martin Brodeur allowed four goals on 28 shots in the losing effort.
Game 5 of this best-of-seven set will shift back to Newark on Thursday.
The Flyers will certainly not rest comfortably with this series lead. Both forward Simon Gagne -- who left the game with an undisclosed injury and did not return -- and Boucher were on the roster 10 years ago when the Devils rallied from a 3-1 series deficit to defeat Philly in the Eastern Conference finals.
That playoff series is remembered not only for the amazing comeback by the Devils, but also the hit by former Devils defenseman Scott Stevens that knocked Eric Lindros from the game after Lindros had just returned from a concussion, in New Jersey’s Game 7 victory.
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