Martin Broduer, goaltender for the New jersey Devils, has tied the record for most career wins at 551, with Patrick Roy. With Roy watching from the stands, Brodeur stopped 22 of 23 shots in his home city of Montreal. Roy, who played most of his career for the Montreal Canadians, was on hand for the victory celebration.
It was a game filled with record makers. For the Devils, Patrik Elias got his 700th and 701st career points and tied John MacLean's franchise record. Brian Rolston scored his 300th career goal and Patrice Brisebois played his 1000th game for Montreal. It was probably also the first time ever that the home crowd booed their own team and gave the visiting team a standing ovation!
Brodeur, after missing about 50 games this season due to a shoulder injury, is also chasing Terry Sawchucks record of 103 career shutouts. Brodeur has 3 left to tie that record.
The New Jersey Devils play the Chicago Black Hawks Tuesday night at home.
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