When the Flyers played the Devils earlier this season, it was Brodeur’s 1000th game, and I mentioned the historical tendency of the Flyers to allow that goaltender and his team significant milestones. They surprised me that night by winning, denying the Doughboy a win on his 1000th game. I did not know if it was a fluke or the start of something more beautiful. Last night, the Flyers were facing a Devils team who 1) were gunning to tie the NHL record for longest road-win streak (to start the season, 10 games) and 2) were on an eight-game winning streak in general AND 3) have a goalie who is just one shutout away from tying the all-time record. This is a lot of expectation and anticipation to come into a game, and the Flyers, happily, overcame the Devils mojo that used to cause them to fold for special landmark games.

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