Brodeur 1 - Holmqvist 0

The New-Jersey Devils took a 1-0 lead in their series against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 5-3 victory tonight. New-Jersey's goaltender Martin Brodeur outplayed Holmqvist in Tampa's net. A few weak goals could've been avoided by Tampa in this opening game. Vincent Lecavalier scored 2 goals in a losing cause. They will have to regroup as they will meet again for game 2 saturday night.

The New-Jersey Devils lead the series 1-0.

Other scores:
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New-York Rangers 4 - Atlanta Trashers 3 (GWG M.Nylander)
The New-York Rangers lead the series 1-0.

Detroit Red Wings 4 - Calgary Flames 1
Detroit lead the series 1-0.

Buffalo Sabres 4 - New-York Islanders 1
Buffalo lead the series 1-0.