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Flyers Top Devils, Clinch Playoff Spot

Biron posts his fourth shutout of the season

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 4, 2008 9:48 PM CDT

(Newser) – Martin Biron stopped all 22 shots for his fourth shutout and Philadelphia clinched a playoff spot with a 3-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night. The Flyers' remarkable turnaround from the worst team in the NHL last season to the Eastern Conference playoffs was completed when Florida beat Carolina 4-3 shortly after Philadelphia's win, reports AP.

Biron, who has never played a postseason game, recorded his 22nd career shutout. Meantime, Martin Brodeur made 33 saves and was having one of the more dazzling performances against the Flyers by a visiting goalie this season until the third. He stopped just about everything until he allowed two straight goals and was pulled for Kevin Weekes.

Philadelphia Flyers Joffrey Lupul, left, shoots on New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, right, during the second period of their NHL game on Friday, April 4, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers Joffrey Lupul, left, shoots on New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, right, during the second period of their NHL game on Friday, April 4, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Flyers' Joffrey Lupul exults as he skates past the team's bench after scoring during the third period of their game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, April 4, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers' Joffrey Lupul exults as he skates past the team's bench after scoring during the third period of their game against the New Jersey Devils, Friday, April 4, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia Flyers' Scottie Upshall skates past his team's bench after scoring during the third period of their game with the New Jersey Devils, Friday, April 4, 2008, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Flyers' Scottie Upshall skates past his team's bench after scoring during the third period of their game with the New Jersey Devils, Friday, April 4, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
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