Kevin Allen's three stars of Game 5 (USA TODAY)

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By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Updated 8h 52m ago

FIRST STAR

Martin Brodeur, New Jersey

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By Peter Morgan, AP

25 saves. For the second game in a row, he made key saves at the right time.

SECOND STAR

Bryce Salvador, New Jersey

Probably the biggest surprise in the postseason, scores the game-winner, plays 20 minutes of sound defense.

THIRD STAR

Zach Parise, New Jersey

Devils needed him to step up, and he scored the first goal, his first of the series. The first goal wins in this series.

See photos of: Martin Brodeur, Zach Parise

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MARTIN BRODEUR ZACH PARISE BRYCE SALVADOR

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