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Devils' Clarkson likely facing NHL review for hit

There was Devils forward David Clarkson, who had left his feet along the boards to take a shot at Rangers forward Brandon Dubinsky’s head in the final half-minute of the second period following previous nonsensical displays, gesticulating and running his mouth well after their ensuing fight had ended. And...

Lundqvist outduels Brodeur, Devils

Now it’s hockey season. The side issues — the Rick Nash quest, the trade deadline — all settled. Now all they do is play for keeps. That’s how the Rangers played last night, no more gnashing of teeth about Nash, all set for the final run. “It’s crunch time...

Devils don't do any deals at deadline

The Devils let this afternoon’s trade deadline pass without making further moves, after acquiring D Marek Zidlicky from the Wild on Friday and F Alexei Ponikarovsky from the Hurricanes on Jan. 12. Devils GM Lou Lamoriello, faced with a payroll budget set before the Devils began receiving advances on...

Devils’ division aim not adding up

Off the boil, suddenly losers of four of their past eight games, the Devils are despairing of catching the Rangers for the Atlantic Division title to rise above the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. It’s going to take a miracle — which would have to start tonight. The...

Devils lose to Lightning

Martin St. Louis scored three goals and set up another to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Mathieu Garon made 19 saves and set up St. Louis’ first goal as the Lightning snapped a two-game losing streak less than 24...

Zidlicky happy to be in new jersey

Marek Zidlicky is happy to be out of Minnesota. The 35-year-old defenseman arrived in New Jersey yesterday after being dealt to the Wild for defenseman Kurtis Foster, forwards Nick Palmeiri and Stephane Veilleux and Washington’s second round pick in the 2012 draft. “I like how the guys [here] play...

Wild deal lands Zidlicky in Jersey

The Devils have loaded up to hunt another Cup. Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello went big-time on the cheap in trading for Marek Zidlicky Friday night. He came within $150,000 of offsetting Zidlicky’s remaining salary by sending Kurtis Foster, Nick Palmieri, Stephane Villeux, a second-round 2012 pick and...

Devs’ win streak ends at 4

A high-octane game had much of the juice taken out of it by the Devils’ big trade, and the previous night’s endeavor of the Canucks. In the end, the Devils missed only their fifth point of 24, barely outscored and not outclassed by the high-profile Canucks in Newark last...

Budget factor for Devils as deadline nears

How much dough can Lou throw?That’s the question that will guide the Devils’ hopes to beef up for the playoffs by Monday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline. The team’s financial picture may hit home as it operates under a secret payroll budget apart from the salary...

Devils get Zidlicky in trade for Foster

The Devils on Friday traded defenseman Kurtis Foster, forwards Nick Palmieri and Stephane Veilleux, a second-round pick and a conditional pick to the Minnesota Wild for disgruntled defenseman Marek Zidlicky. Zidlicky is said to have waived his no-trade clause to join the Devils, where he is expected to add to...

Devils veterans: Big defenseman needed

The two longest-serving Devils stars, with five Stanley Cups between them, offered The Post the same verdict on what the team could use at the trade deadline. Surprisingly, they agreed on a big defenseman, instead of one of those puck-moving slicksters. “We have the pieces here,” Patrik Elias said. “Over...

Red-hot Devils eye trade market

Imagine if the Devils solve some of their recurring issues. At 9-1-1 since the All-Star break, how much better can they be? They still could use help on defense, where Henrik Tallinder (leg clot) and Adam Larsson (lower back injury) remain idle, with no return in sight. And with Travis...

Devils continue hot streak with win over Leafs

TORONTO — They’re doing it again, these Devils. They’re acting like a real team, and getting the results of one. “We’re having fun, I’m telling you,” said Martin Brodeur, the guy who has seen 18 Devils squadrons, including three Cup winners and nine division champs. “It’s...

Devils won't trade Parise before deadline

TORONTO – Devils coach Pete DeBoer said Tuesday that GM Lou Lamoriello has effectively confirmed that winger Zach Parise will not be dealt before Monday’s trade deadline. “It hasn’t been a distraction because our general manager has made it very clear that it’s not an issue, he’s...

Devils eye Rangers

TORONTO — A bunch with increasing aspirations, the Devils have done all the climbing they can unless they surmount the Rangers, too. That means they have their Manhattan rivals in their sights, albeit telescopic for now. A season after missing the playoffs, the Devils stand fourth in the Eastern Conference as...

Bests Habs despite father’s surgery surgery

MONTREAL — Even the Devils’ climb to a home-ice playoff slot for the first time in more than 22 months is trivial compared to the anguish Martin Brodeur has been rising above so completely. For Brodeur, the constant thread in a run of 14-of-17 first- or second- place Atlantic Division finishes...

Parise, Clarkson help Devils beat Canadiens

MONTREAL -- Zach Parise, David Clarkson and Matt Taormina scored and Martin Brodeur made 21 saves to help the New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Sunday night. The Devils improved to 34-20-4 with their third straight victory and jumped past division rivals Pittsburgh and Philadelphia into fourth...

Last trip to Montreal? Not if goalie can help it

MONTREAL — The Farewell Homecoming can wait. Martin Brodeur said he intends more working visits to his native city following tonight’s game against the Canadiens. Still, even though the body and spirit are willing, a long lockout next season could mean tonight becomes Brodeur’s last game in Montreal. The...

NHL needs to OK any good Devs deal

If The Nhl is only fronting the Devils their own money, then why would the league put a double-secret probation cap on the team’s payroll? Just as has been the case with Phoenix and was the case with Dallas and who knows how many other franchises where NHL deputy...

Marty knots King

Here’s another NHL record Martin Brodeur owns a piece of, this one by pulling even with The King. Brodeur won his 40th career shootout last night, tying Henrik Lundqvist of the Rangers for most in league history, in the Devils’ 3-2 triumph over the Ducks at Prudential Center. The...

Brodeur, Devils beat Ducks 3-2 in shootout

NEWARK, N.J. — Ilva Kovalchuk and Patrik Elias scored shootout goals and the New Jersey Devils beat the red-hot Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Friday night. Martin Brodeur made 36 saves and preserved the shootout win with a pad save on Ryan Getzlaf as the Devils won for the seventh time...

Kovalchuk learning to trust Devils teammates

Where once was the promise of greatness, there now are examples. It’s not Trottier-Bossy, Gretzky-Kurri, but some of the plays Patrik Elias and Ilya Kovalchuk have made lately for the Devils are reminders of the wonder combos of the past. With Zach Parise, they form a super line, but...

Dollars in ‘D’ way of Devils trade

It’s smoking, but the Devils’ potential trade for Wild defenseman Marek Zidlicky might not burst into fire unless the team finds a way to balance the budget. “They’re going to have to move some salary,” said one interested figure, noting the advance payments the NHL is making to...

Devils could trade for Wild's Zidlicky: report

A deal may be in the works to bring Minnesota's righty defenseman and power play pointman Marek Zidlicky to the Devils. Reports say Zidlicky, 35, has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to come to New Jersey, where fellow Czechs Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora play. Reports also say...

Ilya’s trick treats Devs

BUFFALO -- Zach Parise delivered on his promise by helping linemate Ilya Kovalchuk enjoy his first three-goal game with the Devils. Better still, Kovalchuk and Co. continued climbing up the standings after winning their season-best fifth straight road game with a 4-1 victory over the Sabres Tuesday night. Kovalchuk, who...

Kovalchuk scores 3 in Devils 4-1 win over Sabres

BUFFALO — Ilya Kovalchuk had three goals and an assist, and Martin Brodeur stopped 29 shots in leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night. Petr Sykora broke a 1-1 tie 1:44 into the third period, and the Devils extended their road...

Secret payroll limit would hamper Devils’ dealing

The Devils’ trade deadline shopping may be limited by more than just the salary cap. The team is believed to have another “payroll budget” to remain under, which may have been part of the deal by which the league is advancing it future anticipated revenue. A secret limit on payroll...