"The Rangers had their way for four years. Long enough, the Devils say.

Notwithstanding that the Devils didn't have to deal with Henrik Lundqvist, the Jersey Boys grasped gratefully at the chance to start reversing the flow of the Battle of the Hudson with last night's remarkable and stunning 4-3 shootout victory over the Rangers at the Prudential Center.

"Of late, it's been tough. We had our share of being successful against these guys, but not lately," Martin Brodeur said. "You always remember what's gone on yesterday.

"It was not good against the Rangers. It's nice for [Devils fans] to be able to enjoy this win."