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Inspired Devils look to build off latest win vs. Panthers

Feb 28, 2009 - 11:17 AM Florida (31-22-8) at New Jersey (39-19-3), 1:00 p.m. EST

NEWARK, New Jersey (Ticker) -- The New Jersey Devils were inspired by the return of goaltender Martin Brodeur.

Looking to build off its latest win, New Jersey hosts the Florida Panthers on Saturday.

After missing four months with a devastating injury, Brodeur made 24 saves and All-Star Zach Parise and Travis Zajac each recorded a goal and two assists as the Devils blanked the Colorado Avalanche, 4-0, on Thursday.

Captain Jamie Langenbrunner scored a goal and set up another, Patrik Elias also tallied and defenseman Paul Martin notched two assists for New Jersey, which went 32-17-1 without Brodeur.

The 36-year-old Brodeur registered his third shutout of the season and 99th of his career - leaving him four behind Terry Sawchuk's all-time mark of 103. He also recorded his 545th career win, pulling within six of Patrick Roy's all-time record.

Devils coach Brent Sutter declined to commit to starting Brodeur in this contest. If the future Hall of Famer sits, Kevin Weekes - who paired with Scott Clemmensen to weather the storm without Brodeur for 50 games - will get the nod.

Florida, which is coming off a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers on Thursday, stymied New Jersey, 4-0, on February 17.

The Panthers, however, have dropped three of six after winning seven of nine.