Martin Brodeur Breaks Record In Bruins Win

Martin Brodeur broke the NHL all-time minutes played record during the second period of the Devils game against the Bruins on Friday.  The record was previously held by Patrick Roy and now stands at 60,275.  The capacity crowd in Boston gave Brodeur a standing ovation after the record was announced during a stoppage in play.

As for the game, Brodeur added to his all-time wins record with a 2-1 shootout victory.  Zach Parise scored the lone goal in regulation for the Bruins and he and Jamie Langenbrunner scored the shootout goals.  Blake Wheeler tied the game for the Bruins at the twelve second mark in the third period.  Brodeur made 32 saves in the win while Tuukka Rask made 37 saves in the loss.  

Our Devils blog, In Lou We Trust had this to say about Brodeur's performance today:

Today, Martin Brodeur broke the all-time NHL record for career minutes played in the second period.  That wasn't all.  He wasn't just big in Boston, he was massive.  Long shots, point-blank shots, shots from the slot, up high, down low, on the ground, while standing - Brodeur made every stop except for one.  A shot right on Brodeur's flank right in front of the crease courtesy of Blake Wheeler.   Nevertheless, Martin Brodeur prevented this one from becoming a Boston rout in the third period and for that alone, he should be praised. The Devils get nothing from today's game if it wasn't for Brodeur bringing his "A" game.