EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New Jersey Devils overcame the strangest no-goal of the playoffs and a wacky near goal to grab the lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
The Ottawa Senators had top defenseman Wade Redden back from an injury and some luck on their side, but that wasn't enough as they lost, 1-0, Thursday night.
Sergei Brylin scored on a deflection, his first goal of the playoffs for the Devils, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.
By the NHL's admission, Jay Pandolfo should have given the Devils a 2-0 lead in the first period. But his shot that went in the net wasn't detected before it bounced out.