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NHL: Pittsburgh 6, New Jersey 1

Pittsburgh Penguins Chris Kunitz (14) celebrates with team mates after scoring against the New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur in the third period at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on April 1, 2009. .(UPI Photo/Stephen Gross)
1 of 14 | Pittsburgh Penguins Chris Kunitz (14) celebrates with team mates after scoring against the New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur in the third period at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh on April 1, 2009. .(UPI Photo/Stephen Gross) | License Photo

PITTSBURGH, April 1 (UPI) -- Sidney Crosby produced his 30th goal of the season to go with an assist Wednesday, leading Pittsburgh to a 6-1 demolition of New Jersey.

Pittsburgh moved into a tie with Philadelphia for fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 92 points. The Flyers, who fell to Toronto Wednesday, have a game in hand against the Penguins.

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Crosby extended his points streak to 16 games. His goal came 9:35 into the second period and gave the Penguins a 4-1 lead. Teammate Jordan Staal scored just 13 second later.

Marc-Andre Fleury made 24 saves to get the victory.

New Jersey has lost six in a row for the first time in eight seasons. Martin Brodeur, the NHL's all-time wins record holder, allowed all six goals on 37 shots. He fell to 1-5-1 since setting the career victory record.

The Devils, who have five games remaining in the regular season, are six points ahead of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia for the Atlantic Division lead.

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