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Devils’ Nico Hischier Scores 200th NHL Goal

With the 2026-27 season officially underway, the New Jersey Devils already have plenty to celebrate. Timo Meier skated in his 700th NHL game earlier this month, while Jake Allen hit number 500 against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday afternoon.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 12:35 AM
Devils’ Nico Hischier Scores 200th NHL Goal
Key Things to Know
  • Nico Hischier scored his 200th and 201st career NHL goals in a game against the Vancouver Canucks.
  • Hischier reached the 200-goal mark via a power-play wrist shot in the first period.
  • The game also marked goaltender Jake Allen's 500th career NHL appearance.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier reached a significant milestone by scoring his 200th career NHL goal during a Saturday matchup against the Vancouver Canucks. Hischier scored with a first-period power-play wrist shot to tie the game before adding his 201st career goal in the second period, helping propel the Devils to an eventual 4-1 advantage.

Now in his tenth season with New Jersey, the 2017 first overall draft pick ranks fifth in franchise history for goals scored. The milestone closely follows other team achievements, including Timo Meier skating in his 700th NHL game and goaltender Jake Allen reaching 500 career appearances.

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