The Devils' David Clarkson celebrates his winning goal in the third period against the Rangers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. New Jersey's 3-2 win tied the series at 1-1, with Game 3 coming Saturday afternoon.

Devils goalie Martin Brodeur sprawls for a save in the first period of Game 2. Brodeur stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced to earn the win.

The Devils' Anton Volchenkov hits the Rangers' Carl Hagelin hard enough to knock his helmet off his head.

Another look at the hit from the Devils' Anton Volchenkov that knocked the helmet off the head of the Rangers' Carl Hagelin. Neither player was hurt on the play.

The Rangers' Marc Staal (left) celebrates his second-period goal with teammates. Staal's goal tied the score at 1-1 for the Rangers in the second period.

The Rangers' Chris Kreider scores past Martin Brodeur to put the Rangers up 2-1 in the second period. Kreider, who joined the Rangers for the playoffs after playing for Boston College in the Frozen Four, tied a record by scoring his fourth postseason goal without ever scoring in the regular season.

The Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) puts one past Devils goalie Martin Brodeur. Kreider's scoring and speed have been a big help to the Rangers in the playoffs, but it wasn't enough to help them win Game 2.

Devils center Ryan Carter celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal to tie up Game 2 at 2-2 in the second period. It was Carter's second goal of the playoffs.

Players from the Rangers and Devils pile up in front of Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist during the second period. Both teams have excelled at blocking shots in the postseason, especially the Rangers.

The Devils' Alexei Ponikarovsky goes down while competing for the puck with the Rangers' Michael Del Zotto. Del Zotto was minus-2 in the game for the Rangers.

Devils right wing David Clarkson reacts after scoring the goal that put the Devils on top for good. The goal was Clarkson's third of the postseason.