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Brodeur Breaks Wins Record

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The Associated Press

Published: March 18, 2009

NEWARK, N.J. - Martin Brodeur stands alone among NHL goaltenders.

Brodeur posted his 552nd win and passed childhood idol and Hall of Famer Patrick Roy for the most career victories in league history. He made 30 saves in the New Jersey Devils' 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.

The victory came in Brodeur's 987th game in a 15-year career played entirely with the Devils.

"It was an exciting night," Brodeur said. "I'm happy that it's done and over with. It's been chaotic, the last few days.

"It was an awesome night. It was a great reception from the fans."

During that tenure with New Jersey, the likable Brodeur has led the Devils to three Stanley Cups and won four Vezina trophies as the league's top goaltender.

Now he holds the wins record, and others could soon fall. He is within four shutouts of passing Terry Sawchuk (103) for the league record, and at 36 he has a chance to push his win total well beyond 600.

"If this continues being fun, I'll stick around for a long time," Brodeur said during an on-ice interview after the game.

Brodeur tied the mark in an emotional setting, his hometown of Montreal on Saturday night with Roy in attendance.

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