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Islanders look to go 5-0 against first-place Devils

Jan 16, 2008 - 2:40 PM NY Islanders (22-18-5) at New Jersey (26-15-3) 7:00 pm EST

NEWARK, New Jersey (Ticker) - Despite being in first place in the Atlantic Division, the New Jersey Devils have yet to figure out how to beat the New York Islanders.

The Devils have lost all four meetings against the Islanders heading into Wednesday's game.

New Jersey does enter this contest playing well, going 8-2-0 in its last 10 games. The Devils won their third straight game Saturday, a 3-2 triumph over the Buffalo Sabres.

Martin Brodeur, who is 0-3 with a 2.38 goals-against average against the Islanders this season, has been in goal for all three victories. Brodeur is 24-13-2 with a 2.10 GAA.

Returnign home following a five-game road trip, the Islanders endured a 3-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.

Rick DiPietro has shined against the Devils this season, winning all three starts and posting a 1.30 GAA. Center also has tallied three goals against the Devils.