Wednesday NHL: Toronto vs. New Jersey

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The Wednesday NHL schedule is small but it still has a great game on the ice when the New Jersey Devils host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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The struggling Devils could have Martin Brodeur back in goal Wednesday night when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Brodeur returned to practice Monday for New Jersey (4-4-1) after he was sidelined for more than two weeks with a bruised right shoulder.

The 39-year-old was hurt Oct. 13 making a diving stop against Los Angeles in the first period. He finished the period and was replaced by Johan Hedberg, who has gone 2-3-1 with a 2.61 goals-against average and a shutout during Brodeur’s absence.

Although Brodeur reported no problems following Monday’s practice, the four-time Vezina Trophy winner did admit to being more conscious about the injury.

Despite getting over the mental aspect, the NHL’s all-time leader in wins and shutouts deemed himself ready to play after practice Tuesday.

Coach Peter DeBoer initially said he’d leave that decision up to Brodeur. On Tuesday, however, he said the team would “have to get medical clearance first,” though he’s certainly hoping that comes soon considering the boost Brodeur should provide.

DeBoer is quick to point out, though, that Brodeur wouldn’t give much help to an offense that has the second-fewest goals in the league (20) and has converted only 10.3 percent of its power-play chances (3 for 29).

The Devils haven’t played since Saturday’s 3-1 loss in Dallas, the conclusion of a 1-3-0 road trip. New Jersey was the victim of a unlucky bounce against the Stars, as Dallas’ tiebreaking goal with 8:26 remaining ricocheted off the skate of Devils defenseman Mark Fayne and past Hedberg.

Toronto (7-3-1), meanwhile, has typically been getting the results DeBoer covets. The Maple Leafs had won two in row before a 3-2 loss to Ottawa on Sunday. Clarke MacArthur scored both goals for Toronto, which has yet to lose consecutive games.

The streaking Maple Leafs will look to keep things going on the road against a Devils team looking for a win.