Flyers newcomer Kapanen leads with a goal, two assists

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Game Information

Arena: IZOD Center Location: East Rutherford, New Jersey

Referees: KerryFraser, RobMartell Linesmen: BradKovachik, BrianMurphy

Attendance: 16,099 (84.6% full)

Team Stat Comparison
211	Goals	216
166	Goals Against	166
47	Power Play Goals	36
50	Power Play Goals Allowed	32
8	Shorthanded Goals	7
8	Shorthanded Goals Allowed	4
1003	Penalty Minutes	938
12	Average Penalty Minutes	11

Scoring Summary
1ST PERIOD			PHI	NJD
3:53		Sami Kapanen Unassisted	1	0
15:13		Eric Desjardins Assists: Keith Primeau, Sami Kapanen	2	0
2ND PERIOD			PHI	NJD
2:49		Jim McKenzie Assists: Scott Stevens, Turner Stevenson	2	1
4:22		Tony Amonte Assists: Jeremy Roenick, Eric Weinrich	3	1
10:10		Eric Weinrich (Shorthanded) Assists: Sami Kapanen, Keith Primeau	4	1
3RD PERIOD			PHI	NJD
2:46		Patrik Elias Assists: Scott Gomez, Grant Marshall	4	2

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) -- Martin Brodeur saved all 16 shots he faced in his first preseason start Tuesday night to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Devils, who play the Flyers four times in their first five preseason games, scored three goals in the first 8:02 at the Sovereign Bank Arena. Philadelphia, which scored 10 goals in its previous two wins, defeated the Devils 6-1 on Friday in the preseason opener for both teams.

Although Patrick Elias and Scott Niedermayer did not suit up for the Devils, New Jersey played more regulars than in Friday's loss.

New Jersey scored three goals on its first seven shots against goalie Robert Esche. After a Flyers turnover in their own zone, Sergei Brylin made it 1-0 with a shot from the slot. Grant Marshall made it a two-goal lead at 6:35 and Mike Rupp scored 1:27 later to close the scoring.

The Flyers applied pressure toward the end of the second period, but Brodeur stopped Justin Williams in front. Scott Clemmensen was in the Devils goal for the third period and made five saves to secure the shutout.

New Jersey held a 25-21 shots advantage.

Esche, who is battling Jeff Hackett for the starting goalie job for Philadelphia, played the entire game and made 22 saves.