Late in the second, he slid across the crease to his right to push away a chance by Ray Whitney.
Columbus's Ray Whitney scored his first two goals of the season and added an assist.
Both Columbus goals came on the power play, including Ray Whitney's 3:44 into the second period, his 12th goal of the season.
Fichaud made 22 saves but had little chance to stop Ray Whitney's shot early in the third period.
Ray Whitney scored it with just 9.1 seconds left in the first by wrapping a shot around Richter.
He allowed a goal by Ray Whitney in the first period and nothing after that.
Ray Whitney scored for Carolina at 7:22 of the third from the low slot.
Carolina then tied the game in the third period with two scores by Ray Whitney.
Played a few shifts in a shinny game with Ray Whitney once.
The Devils fell behind on Ray Whitney's 29th goal of the season with 5:30 left in the first period.