New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, right, blocks a shot by Philadelphia Flyers left wing Ruslan Fedotenko, of the Ukraine, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Devils center David Clarkson (23) watches as his shot enters the Philadelphia Flyers net against goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, center, of Russia, and left wing Ruslan Fedotenko (26), of the Ukraine, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton, left, is knocked to the ice by New Jersey Devils defenseman Andy Greene during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Devils center David Clarkson, right, hits Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Kimmo Timonen (44), of Finland, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Devils left wing Ilya Kovalchuk (17), of Russia, scores on a penalty shot against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, of Russia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

The puck, top right, is deflected by Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (30), of Russia, as New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Devils center Stefan Matteau, center left, grabs at Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93), of the Czech Republic, as players scuffle during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ilya Bryzgalov, rear right, of Russia, blocks a shot by New Jersey Devils center Travis Zajac (19) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Devils center David Clarkson, left, and Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds fight during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Bryce Salvador (24) fights with Philadelphia Flyers center Maxime Talbot during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur makes a save on a shot from the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 3-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, FEB. 23-24 - FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2013, file photo,New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur makes a save on a shot from the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. The Devils have been among the best in the East in part because their 40-year-old goaltender has aged gracefully between the pipes. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)