Brodeur once again.

Martin Brodeur and the New-Jersey Devils have blanked the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 yesterday evening in game 5 of their first round series. The Devils take the lead of the series 3-2.

Once again, the poise and experience of Martin Brodeur makes the difference in a pivotal playoff game. Greene, Gionta and Gomez (the 3-G's) have scored the goals for the Devils. Game 6 will be played in Tampa.

Also yesterday, two teams have been eliminated of the 2007 NHL playoffs.

Other scores:
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San Jose Sharks 3 - Nashville Predators 2
(San Jose wins the series 4-1)

Buffalo Sabres 4 - New-York Islanders 3
(Buffalo wins the series 4-1)

(Picture: Getty images)