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Newark, NJ (Sports Network) - Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two
assists on Sunday, leading the Devils to a 5-2 win over the Penguins.
Kovalchuk now has 10 points in his last four games -- all New Jersey
victories. Zach Parise had a goal and an assist on Sunday while Anton
Volchenkov and Dainius Zubrus also found the back of the net. Martin Brodeur
made 28 saves and added an assist on David Clarkson's empty netter.
The shorthanded Penguins, playing without centers Sidney Crosby
and Jordan Staal, got a goal apiece from Evgeni Malkin and Matt Niskanen. They
had won nine of 10 coming in.
Marc-Andre Fleury was coming off a 28-save performance against the Bruins, but
was pulled Sunday after allowing three goals on 12 shots. Brent Johnson made
11 saves in his stead.
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