2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Memorable Moments from Martin Brodeur's 100 Victories

Though his NHL career is winding down, goaltender Martin Brodeur has provided more than his share of memorable postseason moments in nearly 20 years of backstopping the New Jersey Devils.

Those highlights include one goal, three Stanley Cups, 24 shutouts and more than 100 victories in all, from his first playoff game against the Buffalo Sabres in 1994 to his latest appearance versus the Florida Panthers. Here's a look at some of the biggest milestones, in reverse chronological order.

April 19, 1994: First Playoff Victory

Before there could be a 100th playoff victory, there had to be a first one. Brodeur achieved that in his second career postseason start, defeating the Buffalo Sabres, 2-1, at East Rutherford to tie the series at a game apiece. New Jersey eventually won it in seven games to advance to the second round for the first time since 1988.

May 9, 1994: First Playoff Shutout

Now the NHL's all-time playoff shutout leader, Brodeur recorded his first career postseason whitewash in a 2-0 win over Boston in East Rutherford to give the Devils a 3-2 series lead en route to a six-game ousting of the Bruins.

June 22, 1995: Stop on Draper at the Meadowlands

The Devils all but secured their first Stanley Cup title by besting the visiting Detroit Red Wings by a 5-2 count in Game 3 to take a 3-0 series lead. Kris Draper had a chance to put the visitors ahead early in the contest when he picked up a loose puck to Brodeur's right and tried to tuck it inside the near post.

Brodeur got across to deny him with the paddle of his stick to keep the game scoreless until his teammates could blow it open. The Devils then took the next game by the same score to celebrate their first NHL championship.

April 17, 1997: Goal Versus Montreal

Brodeur slid the puck the length of the ice and into an empty Montreal net to seal a 5-2 win over the Canadiens at Continental Airlines Arena. It was the first playoff goal of his career and kick-started a five-game series victory over his hometown NHL team, the only time he has faced the Habs in the playoffs.

May 26, 2000: Devils Complete Comeback Versus Flyers

Down three games to one against the rival Flyers in the 2000 Eastern Conference Finals, the Devils clawed their way back into the series with wins in Philadelphia and East Rutherford.

They completed their improbable comeback with a 2-1 win on enemy ice in Game 7, as Brodeur made 26 stops and allowed Patrik Elias' two goals to stand up and send the Devils to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time in five seasons.

June 10, 2000: Devils Win Second Stanley Cup

Jason Arnott's game-winner at 8:20 of the second overtime is obviously the most indelible image from New Jersey's Cup-clinching 2-1 victory in Game 6 of the 2000 Stanley Cup Finals at since-demolished Reunion Arena in Dallas—but it was Brodeur who made it all possible with a 30-save effort, two nights after he made 40 stops in a 1-0 triple OT defeat to the Stars at the Meadowlands.

June 9, 2003: Devils Win Third Stanley Cup

Even if he didn't take home the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs, Brodeur brought home the bigger prize, as he powered the Devils to their third NHL title with three shutouts in a decidedly low-scoring final series with the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. He topped off his efforts with a 24-save performance in the clinching 3-0 victory at a sold-out Continental Airlines Arena.

April 13, 2012: 100th Career Playoff Win

After a two-year wait, Brodeur finally got his 100th career postseason victory last week. He made 24 stops as New Jersey won its 2012 playoff opener at Florida and also notched an assist to give him a goal and nine assists in his playoff career.

April 19, 2012: All-Time NHL Playoff Shutouts Leader

Two nights after being pulled in the second period of an eventual 4-3 loss in Newark, Brodeur bounced back in Game 4 by blanking the Panthers, 4-0, at the Prudential Center on 26 shots to become the league's all-time playoff shutout king with the 24th of his career.