Devils Blank Panthers, Series Tied at 2

Devils blank Panthers, series tied at 2

Updated: Friday, 20 Apr 2012, 6:38 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 20 Apr 2012, 6:38 AM EDT

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Martin Brodeur bounced back from his shortest postseason performance with a record-setting 24th playoff shutout, and New Jersey beat Florida to tie the series 2-all.

Brodeur made 26 saves in taking over sole possession of the shutout mark from Patrick Roy. The 39-year-old goalie also added his second assist of the series, giving him 10 for his career -- four behind leader Grant Fuhr. The effort came two days after Brodeur was lifted after giving up three goals in 22:18 in a 4-3 loss.

Zach Parise, Steve Bernier, Travis Zajac and Ilya Kovalchuk scored for New Jersey.

Brodeur made at least six outstanding saves in winning his 101st career postseason game, while seemingly benefiting from some early luck when Sean Bergenheim hit a post.

Game 5 is Saturday night in Florida.

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