Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils 14-5, 1.46 GAA, .941 save pct. in 2003 playoffs Though he barely has broken a sweat in the finals, Martin Brodeur is two victories away from his third Stanley Cup -- and first Conn Smythe Trophy. Brodeur became the first goaltender to open the finals with consecutive shutouts since the Maple Leafs' Frank McCool in 1945.
Patrik Elias New Jersey Devils 1 goal, 1 assist, plus-1, 5 shots, 16:04 ice time, 24 shifts After scoring 96 points in 2000-01, Patrik Elias was on the verge of becoming a star. But two subpar years have turned him back into a role player in the Devils' team concept. Elias scored his second game-winning goal of the playoffs, but it was just his third tally in 19 games.
Scott Gomez New Jersey Devils 1 goal, 1 assist, plus-1, 1 shot, 15:08 ice time, 22 shifts Scott Gomez's point total has diminished since his Calder-winning rookie season, but he came up with his best effort of the playoffs in Game 2. He argued for linemate Grant Marshall to get his second-period tip-in goal, but Gomez was awarded his second marker of the postseason.
Photo Credits: Brodeur (AP), Elias (AP), Gomez (AP)