Johan Hedberg allowed three goals and stopped 19 in a 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers Tuesday. Martin Brodeur watched Tuesday's game from the bench as New Jersey's backup. Hedberg will probably be happy to relinquish the starter role after he posted a 3-8-2 record in Brodeur's absence. His record stands at 5-9-3 with an .886 save percentage and a 2.73 GAA.