Devils outlast Rangers in shootout

Patrik Elias scored the decisive goal

NEW YORK — Martin Brodeur was flawless for the New Jersey Devils on a night when Henrik Lundqvist, his counterpart for the New York Rangers, threatened to match him save for save.

Patrik Elias scored the only goal in the shootout, Brodeur earned his fourth shutout in the last 10 games, and the Devils beat the Rangers 1-0 on Tuesday.

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New Jersey scored at will in the third period

 

The final score read 6-1 in favor of the Devils, but the game was much closer than that.  

New Jersey had a 2-1 lead midway through the third period, and thanks to two questionable interference calls, had a 5 on 3 power-play advantage.  After a high stick no-call, Patrik Elias cashed in to make it 3-1, and the Devils never looked back.  They proceeded to score two more, and three total in just over two minutes of play, and added a 6th for good measure with just seconds remaining.