The goals allowed Elias to pass John MacLean and become the all time leading goal scorer in Devils history with a total of 348 on his career.
Three other Devils also scored goals as David Clarkson (11),Dainius Zubrus (10 powerplay) and Petr Sykora (8) did the honors for the visitors.
The Devils have now won three games in a row and six of their last seven to climb to sixth place in the conference and within striking distance of the three teams ahead of them inside the Atlantic Division (Flyers,Rangers and Penguins).
New Jersey takes two days off before a home game against the hated Rangers.
Hell Raisers
1) Patrik Elias may not be the best forward in Devils history,but he certainly has been the most consistent and truly deserves the honor of highest scoring Devils.
Congrats to Elias!
2) Cheap shot elbow thrown to the head of Adam Larsson by one of my least favorite players in the league in Erik Cole.
Larsson was down on the ice for a few minutes but was able to return.
Exactly the type of play that I expect from Cole,who was penalized and deserves a fine and/or suspension for the reckless play.
3) Two goals on the powerplay in this one,which is a very encouraging sign for the struggling unit.
Newcomer Kurtis Foster assisted on both goals from the point,which was reported to be the strength of Foster's game...
4) Dainius Zubrus had a terrific game including a goal,but it was more than just that.
Zubrus was physical and dominant in his time on the ice.
5) Second game in a row that Bryce Salvador bailed the Devils out of allowing a goal with a sprawling play on Tomas Pleakanac.
Salvador is stepping up his play during the winning streak and makes me feel almost bad for criticizing him recently!!!
6) Nick Palmieri was returned to Albany to make space on the roster for Travis Zajac...
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