Panthers at Devils | Fri., Jan. 6, 2012

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  Florida Panthers' Matt Bradley (22) checks New Jersey Devils' Bryce Salvadore (24) as linesman Tim Nowak, right, jumps to avoid getting hit during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Bill Kostroun / AP

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  New Jersey Devils goaltender Johan Hedberg makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Bill Kostroun / AP

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  Florida Panthers' Jason Garrison (52) passes the puck by New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias (26) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Bill Kostroun / AP

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  New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk lands on Florida Panthers' Ed Jovanovski (55) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Bill Kostroun / AP

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  Florida Panthers' Shawn Matthias (18) attempts to score past New Jersey Devils goaltender Johan Hedberg, left, as Devils' Matt Taormina (32) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Bill Kostroun / AP

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  Florida Panthers' Krys Barch looks on during a game against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Al Bello / Getty Images

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  Florida Panthers' John Madden in action against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Al Bello / Getty Images

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  Florida Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom makes a save as the New Jersey Devils' David Clarkson looks on during their game on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Al Bello / Getty Images

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  Florida Panthers goalie Jacob Markstrom in action against the New Jersey Devils on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Al Bello / Getty Images

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  New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates his go ahead goal with teamates during a game against the Florida Panthers on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Al Bello / Getty Images

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  New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, left, scores a goal past Florida Panthers goaltender Jacob Markstrom, as Panthers' Jason Garrison (52) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 5-2. Bill Kostroun / AP

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  New Jersey Devils' Johan Hedberg, right, celebrates with Eric Boulton after defeating the Florida Panthers 5-2 on Friday, January 6, 2012 at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Al Bello / Getty Images