Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils simply cannot figure out the New York Islanders this year. Tonight the Islanders beat the Devils 3-1, bringing the Islanders up to 23-18 and the Devils down to 26-16. Tonight the first star was Rick DiPietro who blocked 37 of 38 goals. The goals for the Islanders were scored by Bill Guerin, who scored 2 goals (One on an empty-netter) and center Mike Sillinger, the 2nd star of the goal. The only goal scored by the Devils came from Travis Zajac, bringing his total for the year up to 9.

This victory gives the Islanders 5 consecutive victories over the Devils this season. Martin Brodeur has taken the loss in each of the games.

DiPietro shined in the third period, stopping 15 of 16 shots. This victory brings his record up to 19-15-5, and brings tough luck loser Martin Brodeur’s record down to 24-14-2.