Martin Brodeur tied Patrick Roy's NHL record for playoff shutouts, making 44 saves in the Devils 1-0 win over the Hurricanes on Thursday night, as reported by AFP.
David Clarkson scored a power-play goal in helping Brodeur post his 23rd postseason shutout and win the duel with Cam Ward, who stopped 41 shots.
With a 3-2 lead in the series, New Jersey can eliminate the Hurricanes on Sunday in Carolina.
Devils' Brodeur Ties Roy's Playoff Shutout Record