The Devils continued their dominance of the defending Stanley Cup Champion Pittsburgh Penguins. They're a perfect 6 for 6 against them this season.
Even on St. Patrick's Day the Penguins couldn't have any luck.
The Devils went to the retro look by wearing their original uniforms from when they first came into existence in New Jersey back in 1982.
As for the game, the Devils fell behind early 1-0 when Chris Kunitz of the Penguins put one past Devils goaltender, Martin Brodeur 4:01 into the game.
The Devils answered with the next 2 goals to lead 2-1 after the first period. Paul Martin, who had been hurt returned and he scored his first goal of the season which give the Devils the lead.
In the second period, Patrik Elias scored a shorthanded goal 3:09 into the period.
Zach Parise added his 33rd goal of the season midway through the period and the game to may it 4-1. In the process, the Penguins pulled their goaltender, Marc-Andre Fleury.
In the third period, the Penguins got within 2 goals early. Later in the period, they wound up with a 3 minute power play but they couldn't capitalize.
The Devils added an empty net goal to round out the scoring.
With the victory, the Devils are now tied with the Penguins for first place.
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