Nico Hischier News

Hischier missed six consecutive games leading up to the break for the 4-Nations Face Off but returned to practice this week and will likely play on Saturday against the Dallas Stars. The 26-year-old Hischier has 43 points (24G / 19A) in 51 games this season.

Hischier practiced for the first time since suffering an oblique injury on a hit from Nick Suzuki on January 25th. Hischier's return to practice suggests that he will play Saturday vs. the Stars, but expect an official update in the days leading up to their first game back.

Hischier scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens but exited after only 14:09 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury and has not played since. The 26-year-old Hischier has 43 points (24G / 19A) in 51 games this season. In the Devils' most recent game, Ondrej Palat was the main beneficiary, taking Hischier's spot on their top powerplay unit.

Hischier scored a goal in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens but exited after only 14:09 time-on-ice due to an undisclosed injury. The 26-year-old Hischier has 43 points (24G / 19A) in 51 games this season. Hischier's next chance to return will be on Wednesday in a rematch against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Hischier has not played since exiting October 27th's game against the Sabres following an illegal check to the head by Connor Clifton. New Jersey's captain had endured a slow start prior to the injury, registering just two goals and zero assists in his opening seven games. He'll return to centre the Devils' second line tonight.

Hischier skated for his second full practice on Tuesday but will not play Wednesday as New Jersey heads to Detroit. The 24-year-old center has missed the Devils' previous nine games but is expected to practice again Wednesday. He has two goals, 14 SOG, four PIMs and a -2 plus/minus in seven games prior to his injury last month.

Hischier, who has missed nine games since suffering an upper-body injury on October 27th, seems to be nearing his return to the Devils' lineup. Before his injury, he was off to a slow start this season, scoring only two points (2G / 0A) in seven games, playing most commonly alongside Ondrej Palat on Jesper Bratt.

Hischier was hit in the head by Connor Clifton of the Buffalo Sabres on Friday before exiting the game with only 11:11 time-on-ice. Clifton was issued a match penalty on the play. Hischier, whose status beyond Sunday is still unknown, has been off to a slow start this season, tallying only two points (0G / 2A) through seven games.

Hischier left the Devils' previous game vs. the New York Islanders early in the third period after just 13:20 TOI due to an upper-body injury but will return to the Devils' lineup Tuesday vs. Montreal. The 24-year-old star has surprisingly failed to pick up a point in any of his four games played in 2023-24, but he has seven SOG, two PIMs, and a +1 plus/minus. He will return to the Devils' second line and first powerplay unit.

Hischier left the Devils' game early on Friday after suffering an upper-body injury but was back at practice as a full participant on Monday morning. This is a good indication that Hischier won't miss any more time and will slide back into his usual spot on the second line. He has zero points, seven shots, and four hits in four games this season.

Hischier has 16 goals, 18 assists, 114 SOG, eight PPP and a +12 plus/minus through 36 games so far this season but will be a game-time decision after half participating in Wednesday's morning skate due to an undisclosed injury.

Hischier missed the season opener in Philadelphia but will play Saturday vs. the Red Wings. Prior to Thursday's game, Hischier centred the top line with Yegor Sharangovich and Jesper Bratt, so expect him to skate there tonight.

Hischier was on the ice for the morning skate but will sit out for the season opener. Hischier said he's “not where I want to be," so monitor his status heading into Saturday's home opener.

The Devils' captain remains questionable for their opening game Thursday in Philadelphia as he returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since September 26th, 2022. Hischier enjoyed his most successful season in 2021-22 finishing with 21 goals and 60 points in 70 games placing him second on the Devils in scoring. The 23-year-old should find himself a lock in New Jersey's top-six and atop their first powerplay unit.

Hischier suffered the injury on Thursday and will be re-evaluated a few days before the Devils' season starts. This would be a huge loss for the Devils to open the season, and it would thrust either Erik Haula or Dawson Mercer into an elevated role.