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Nico Hischier is dominating offensively seemingly out of nowhere

It seems like just a few weeks ago we were talking about how the New Jersey Devils weren't getting enough from the stars. The Devils captain has stepped up his scoring, with two goals against the Dallas Stars.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:30 AM
Nico Hischier is dominating offensively seemingly out of nowhere
Key Things to Know
  • Devils captain Nico Hischier has surged offensively, scoring seven goals in 12 games after two against Dallas.
  • New Jersey defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1, marking their fourth straight win.
  • Connor Hellebuyck allowed one goal on 18 shots in his first outing with the Devils.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier led his team to their fourth consecutive victory with a two-goal performance in a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars. Hischier opened the scoring against goaltender Casey DeSmith and added another goal shortly after the first intermission. The win also marked goaltender Connor Hellebuyck's first outing with New Jersey, stopping 17 of 18 shots in the dominant performance.

Following his two-goal game, Hischier has recorded seven goals across 12 games this season, placing him on an early 49-goal pace. Nick Villano highlights Hischier's patience and key contributions on the power play, where four of his seven goals have been scored, while arguing that Hischier can sustain a 40-goal pace this season.

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