New Jersey Devils legend Martin Brodeur's 40th birthday on this day in 2012 had extra significance on the ice. Martin Brodeur celebrates a win on his 40th birthday with teammates on May 6, 2012. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjA2MjQ3OTc4Mzk3MDgzNDEx/usatsi_6235434.jpg] Martin Brodeur celebrates a win on his 40th birthday with teammates on May 6, 2012. Here's today's NHL Nugget – this week's Milestone Monday heads back to May 6, 2012, when New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur turned 40 years old. He broke a somewhat unusual record in the process. New Jersey Devils legend Martin Brodeur's 40th birthday on this day in 2012 had extra significance on the ice. Brian T. Dessart takes fans on a distinctive ride through the historic-laden NHL with the #NHLNugget [https://nhlnugget.com/thn]. Check out NHLNugget.com [https://nhlnugget.com/home] to find where to follow NHL Nugget on social media.