NEWS
11:01 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) provided an assist in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Islanders, wrapping up the 2023-24 season with 27 goals and 67 points in 71 appearances.
8:26 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored his 22nd goal of the season in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
10:34 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) assisted on the Devils' game-opening power-play goal during Monday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.
10:26 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal on six shots while picking up an assist in a 5-3 defeat to Calgary on Thursday.
10:44 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored two goals, one on the power play, and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over Washington.
11:04 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) collected an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Blue Jackets.
5:31 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site.
1:14 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) practiced Thursday, but won't be in the lineup Friday versus Columbus, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
12:27 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against Detroit, according to Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
12:13 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) was on the ice for Monday's practice session, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
6:11 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
12:55 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) won't be available for New Jersey's upcoming two-game road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
11:43 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) won't be available against Washington on Friday. Coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "No update right now. They're all progressing but no update right now," Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
11:24 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) Tom Fitzgerald "does not anticipate" Hischier (upper body) will join the Devils on their upcoming four-game road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports Wednesday.
1:21 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (upper body) won't play Sunday against the Wild, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
6:21 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored the game-winning goal on the power play in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Canadiens.
12:47 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) is expected to play Tuesday night against the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
11:10 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) had one shot, one blocked shot and a plus-1 rating in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Red Wings.
9:36 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) tallied a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 8-4 victory over the Hurricanes.
12:48 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) logged a pair of assists in Tuesday's 6-2 win over Buffalo.
4:37 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) posted two assists and two shots in the Devils' 8-1 win over the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
12:18 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) registered a power-play assist in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Sabres.
11:18 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) picked up an assist Saturday in a 4-2 win over the Coyotes.
11:35 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored twice in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over Ottawa.
10:42 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored the game-winning goal and registered an assist in Tuesday's 3-2 victory over Calgary.
6:15 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) had a goal and an assist during a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday.
11:53 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal and led the team's forwards in ice time during the 6-2 win over the Red Wings on Tuesday.
4:50 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) recorded a power-play assist in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.
11:26 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (hamstring) will play Saturday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
12:34 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) a previous report that suggested otherwise, Hischier (hamstring) is still on injured reserve and won't play in Thursday's season opener versus Philadelphia.
12:30 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Flyers, Sam Kasan of the Devils Hockey Network reports.
11:54 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (hamstring) is on track to be activated off IR and play in Thursday's regular-season opener against the Flyers, Adam Kimelman of NHL.com reports.
1:52 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (hamstring) was on the ice Tuesday for practice, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.
5:59 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Monday by the Devils.
12:29 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) has a strained hamstring and will be reevaluated in 10 days, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official sitereports.
11:56 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (undisclosed) will have additional tests on his injury but could still play again in the preseason. Coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "He'll undergo some tests today just to make sure everything is good. I had a really good conversation with him, leading me to believe he'll be playing again in the preseason but you never know where some of these things lead," Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports Tuesday.
8:30 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (undisclosed) left Monday's preseason game against Montreal and will not return.
11:04 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) finished the season with 21 goals and 39 assists in 70 appearances.
5:36 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (illness) will return to the lineup for Friday's regular-season finale versus Detroit.
12:31 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (illness) won't play Thursday against Carolina.
6:50 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (illness) is not in Tuesday's lineup against Ottawa, per the NHL's media site.
12:59 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (illness) won't play Sunday against the Red Wings, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports.
10:39 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal and added a power-play assist in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Toronto.
9:59 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) dished out two assists -- one on the power play -- in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Rangers.
10:08 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Oilers.
3:44 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) will be in action versus Vancouver on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
6:18 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) participated in practice Monday and could play Tuesday against Vancouver, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
6:33 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) will not play Saturday versus the Ducks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
11:27 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) will not participate in Thursday's game against Winnipeg, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
6:34 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) will not play Tuesday versus the Avalanche, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
11:37 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) was ruled questionable for Tuesday's game against Colorado due to a lower-body injury, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
11:43 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal on seven shots in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.
10:55 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) logged two assists, five shots on goal and two PIM in Monday's 7-2 win over the Canucks.
9:49 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal and dished out two assists in Thursday's 6-1 win over Pittsburgh. The goal and one assist came on the power play.
7:00 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal on four shots in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Penguins.
11:58 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored twice on three shots and added an assist in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Blues.
10:18 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a power-play goal on two shots and went minus-2 in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Senators.
10:19 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal in a 4-1 loss to the Coyotes on Wednesday.
11:34 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) will play in Thursday's contest against the Blue Jackets, per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
9:43 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) will rejoin the Devils on Wednesday and is considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the Blue Jackets, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
2:51 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (lower body) will be sidelined for Tuesday's contest with Boston.
7:01 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored twice on four shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Capitals.
3:17 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) was spotted in the ice during Sunday's practice, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
1:27 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (COVID-19) has returned to practice on Monday, per Catherine Bogart.
6:57 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) will not play Saturday versus the Islanders after he was placed in the league's COVID-19 protocols.
11:08 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) posted an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Flyers.
11:35 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) recorded an assist in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Rangers.
10:48 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) tallied a goal and an assist with two shots and two hits in Tuesday's 7-3 win over Florida. He also went 11-5 on faceoffs (68.8 percent).
1:20 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) crafted a power-play goal Saturday in a 2-1 OT win over the Sabres.
10:12 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) registered one assist, one shot and four blocks in Tuesday's 4-2 win over Seattle.
11:40 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a power-play goal on his only sot in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Flyers.
10:06 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) registered an assist Sunday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Flyers.
8:07 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) scored a goal on seven shots and had two PIM Sunday in a 5-3 loss to the Rangers.
11:58 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (face) will be activated off injured reserve and return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
3:08 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) coach Lindy Ruff said Monday that Hischier (face) is on track to play in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
11:41 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) coach Lindy Ruff said Sunday that Hischier (face) is "very close to playing," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
1:30 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (face) returned to practice Wednesday.
5:21 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (face) has begun workouts and cardio activity following his sinus fracture.
5:37 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) underwent successful surgery to repair a frontal sinus fracture Tuesday.
5:14 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) is in the NHL's concussion protocol and is considered week-to-week. The 22-year-old pivot has also been placed on injured reserve.
12:51 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (face) will not be available against the Islanders on Tuesday as the severity of his injury is still being evaluated, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
12:40 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (face) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Capitals, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
4:49 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) exited Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals after taking a puck to the face, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
12:08 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (leg/COVID-19 protocol) will play in Saturday's game versus the Sabres, Jim Cerny of Sporting News reports.
3:06 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (COVID-19 protocol) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
5:35 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (leg) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol Monday, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.
1:15 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) to coach Lindy Ruff, Hischier (leg) is progressing in his recovery and hasn't suffered any setbacks, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
3:26 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (leg) is improving in his recovery but won't be ready in time to play against the Islanders on Thursday. Coach Lindy Ruff told reporters, "He's feeling better every day," per Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site.
2:06 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (leg) will miss Thursday's Opening Night clash with the Bruins, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports.
1:46 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) to coach Lindy Ruff, Hischier (leg) still isn't skating, but the Devils "think he's moving right along," Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
10:47 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) had an assist and logged 17:48 of playing time Sunday in a 4-3 shootout win over Columbus.
10:41 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) will return to the lineup for Sunday's game against Columbus, Chris Ryan of NJ.com reports.
5:15 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) hopes to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jackets, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
11:22 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) is in line to miss another game Thursday versus the Red Wings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
12:51 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) is not expected to play versus the Panthers on Tuesday, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
10:38 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) has been ruled out of Saturday's matchup versus the Kings, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
1:19 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Flyers, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
11:24 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) will not take the ice for Tuesday's game against the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
12:43 PM - Nico Hischier (NJ) (knee) is considered day-to-day ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
10:47 AM - Nico Hischier (NJ) set up a game-tying goal Monday in a 4-3 shootout win over the Senators.
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