Saturday's Three Stars: Brodeur on the brink of history

No. 1 star, Martin Brodeur(notes), New Jersey DevilsInching towards yet another NHL record, Brodeur recorded his 102nd career shutout in a 2-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 16-year NHL veteran now sits one shutout behind Terry Sawchuk for the all-time lead. Brodeur made 26 in a rematch of last year's dramatic Eastern Conference quarterfinal. No. 2 star, Johan Hedberg(notes), Atlanta ThrashersMaking his season debut, Hedberg was solid as Atlanta downed the Buffalo Sabres 4-2. Extending his 11-2-1 career record against the Sabres, Hedberg made 40 saves and watched Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) score his sixth and seventh goals of the season as the Thrashers continued their best start in franchise history. No. 3 star, Ty Conklin(notes), St. Louis BluesConklin made the most of his second start of the season by making 26 saves as the Blues defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-0. For Conklin it was his 11th career shutout and the Blues' second largest margin in a road victory in almost a decade. ...