Johan Hedberg is projected to start on Friday in Washington for the first time since a 4-3 shootout loss to St. Louis on Feb. 9. "It's been a while now and I'm excited for the chance to get back in there," Hedberg said. Hedberg owns a 13-7-2 record with a .908 save percentage and a 2.53 GAA in 23 appearances this year. Martin Brodeur will start his ninth consecutive game Thursday night at Boston, as he has returned to being a workhorse for the Devils down the stretch.