Devils Vs. Panthers, Game 4: Martin Brodeur Breaks Playoff Shutout Record As New Jersey Ties Series

Pulled from Tuesday night’s Game 3 after allowing three goals on 12 shots, Brodeur stopped all 26 shots he faced on Thursday, posting his 24th career playoff shutout to pass Patrick Roy for sole possession of first place on the NHL’s all-time playoff shutout list.

In addition to converting on 2-of-4 power play opportunities of their own, the Devils were outstanding on the penalty kill, as the Panthers went 0-for-6 with the man advantage on Thursday night. Part of the Panthers’ ineffectiveness was having to play without defenseman Jason Garrison, the team’s power play quarterback who was a late scratch with a lower body injury. The Panthers hope to have Garrison back on Saturday night.

The Panthers lead the series, 2-1.

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After blowing a three-goal lead the other night, the Devils have wanted to establish a physical presence. Through 20 minutes, the Devils are out-hitting the Panthers, 17-3.

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Florida fell behind 3-0 to New Jersey on Tuesday in the first 6:16 of play, but the Panthers scrapped back to make it 3-2 before the end of the period. Then the Panthers clicked off the last two of their four unanswered goals early in the second period and held on for the 4-3 win.

No. 3 Florida Panthers at No. 6 New Jersey Devils

7 p.m. ET -- Game 4, Eastern Conference Quarterfinals | Panthers lead, 2-1

National TV: NHL Network US, TSN2, RDSI | Local TV: FS Florida, MSG+