NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Martin Brodeur made 28 saves and Patrik Elias scored the game-winner Saturday in New Jersey's 4-3 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Elias slipped a low backhander past prone Detroit goalie Chris Osgood in the fourth round of the shootout to give New Jersey its fifth win in its last six tries.
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The Devils had goals in regulation from Jamie Langenbrunner, Rob Niedermayer and Johnny Oduya.
Patrick Eaves had a goal and an assist for Detroit. His tip-in of a Justin Abdelkader pass at 9:30 of the third period tied the game 3-3.
Kris Draper and Tomas Holmstrom also scored in regulation for the slumping Red Wings, who have lost five of seven. Osgood made 23 saves.
