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Steve Mason, Rob Zepp combine for shut out, Flyers beat Devils 4-0

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Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton (49) scores a goal past New Jersey Devils' Cory Schneider (35) as Ryan Carter (20) defends during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (The Associated Press)

New Jersey Devils' Cory Schneider cannot stop a goal by Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton that slid underneath him during the second period of a preseason NHL hockey game, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (The Associated Press)

Steve Mason and Rob Zepp combined for a shutout and the Philadelphia Flyers had three power-play goals in the first period in a 4-0 exhibition victory over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.

Mason made eight saves in the first period and a half and Zepp stopped the final 16 shots.

Brayden Schenn and Vincent Lecavalier and rookie Shayne Gostisbehere scored with the man advantage in the first period for Philadelphia (2-1-1). Scott Laughton added a goal in the second.

Cory Schneider made 28 saves for New Jersey (1-1-0).