Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists in his return and set up Alexei Ponikarovsky's tally with 2:39 left in OT as the Devils defeated the Flyers, 4-3, Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in this Eastern Conference semifinal series. "Winning this game in overtime is a big plus," said Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, who made 25 saves.