Devils stick with Schneider, beat Wild

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -- Tuomo Ruutu and Mike Cammalleri scored second-period goals that helped the New Jersey Devils end a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Travis Zajac sealed the victory with a power-play score into an empty net in the closing seconds. Jaromir Jagr had two assists.

Cory Schneider made 23 saves in his 16th straight start. He is the only NHL goalie to start every game this season.

There was speculation before the game that rookie backup Keith Kinkaid might get his first start. Devils coach Pete DeBoer stuck with Schneider and was rewarded when he preserved the lead late in the third period with a sprawling save to deny Erik Haula.

Ryan Carter scored against his former team and Darcy Kuemper stopped 20 shots for the Wild, who lost their fourth straight.

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