Johan Hedberg gave up five goals on 42 shots as the New Jersey Devils were beaten 5-3 by Phoenix Thursday. Hedberg has taken over the number one job in New Jersey temporarily as Martin Brodeur is still on the mend. Despite giving up the five, Hedberg has been strong in relief of Brodeur as he is 4-2-1 with a 2.31 GAA and a .926 save percentage. He will play a little more often than back ups in New Jersey are used to, once Brodeur returns as Brodeur is closing in on 40 years of age and the Devils want to save him, hopefully for a playoff run. Hedberg is a great handcuff for Brodeur and you can play him with confidence when he gets a start, even after giving up five to the Coyotes.