 In the 2007 – 08 season , Brodeur became the second goalie in NHL history to reach 500 wins with a victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on November 17 , 2007 . The only other goalie to achieve the feat is Patrick Roy . Brodeur was also named the starting goalie for the Eastern Conference in the 2007 – 08 NHL All Star Game in Atlanta . However , he was unable to participate because of a family obligation . New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro took over as starter of the game , while Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas took the last spot for goalies . 
