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Nico Hischier scores milestone goal, leads Devils past Canucks

Nico Hischier scored twice on the power play, including his 200th career goal, and the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 10:35 PM
Nico Hischier scores milestone goal, leads Devils past Canucks
Key Things to Know
  • Nico Hischier scored twice, including his 200th career goal, leading the Devils past the Canucks 4-1.
  • Jake Allen stopped 20 shots in his 500th career NHL appearance to earn the victory.
  • Jesper Bratt and Jesper Boqvist also scored for New Jersey, which went 3-for-power-play.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nico Hischier scored two power-play goals, including his 200th career goal, as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Saturday afternoon in Newark, N.J. Jesper Bratt recorded a goal and an assist, Jesper Boqvist also scored, and Jack Hughes provided two assists. Goaltender Jake Allen made 20 saves in his 500th career NHL game to help snap New Jersey's two-game losing streak.

Linus Karlsson scored the lone goal for the Canucks, who fell to their third consecutive defeat. Vancouver goaltenders Leevi Merilainen and Kevin Lankinen combined for 33 saves, with Lankinen temporarily appearing in the first period due to an equipment malfunction with Merilainen's skate blade.

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