Nico Hischier

Carolina Hurricanes' William Carrier (28) tries to gain control of the puck in front of New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) and Dennis Cholowski (44) during the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Devils, Canadiens and Oilers return home looking to climb out of 2-0 series deficits

All three first-round series on deck Friday feature teams returning home down two games to none. The Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils and Edmonton Oilers all have improvements and changes to make to avoid getting pushed to the brink of elimination by the Washington Capitals, Carolina Hurricanes
 
Carolina Hurricanes' Jordan Martinook, left, celebrates his goal with Dmitry Orlov (7) during the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Martinook, Andersen help Hurricanes push past Devils 3-1 for 2-0 lead in 1st-round playoff series

 
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Pavel Dorofeyev (16) celebrates with defenseman Shea Theodore (27) and center Tomas Hertl (48) after Dorofeyev's goal during the second period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Wild, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Golden Knights hope their depth wears down the Wild and leads to a deep postseason run

 
Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, center, celebrates his goal with Jesperi Kotkaniemi (82) and Taylor Hall (71) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Hurricanes take Game 1 over Devils 4-1

 
Carolina Hurricanes' Logan Stankoven (22) left, celebrates his goal with Brent Burns (8) during the second period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the New Jersey Devils in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Stankoven strikes twice in playoff debut with Carolina as Hurricanes beat Devils

 

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Saturday’s Transactions

 
Vegas Golden Knights' Shea Theodore (27), left, celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Golden Knights snap a 4-game skid with a 3-1 victory over Devils

 
Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Erik Johnson (77) tries pulling New Jersey Devils left wing Kurtis MacDermid away from a scuffle during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jake Allen stops 24 as Devils rout Flyers 5-0

 
New Jersey Devils' Nico Hischier (13) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period of an NHL hockey match in Toronto on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Devils captain Nico Hischier is week to week with injury, coach Sheldon Keefe says

 
Philadelphia Flyers' Bobby Brink reacts after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Brink, Farabee, Hathaway help Flyers build lead and hold on to beat Devils 4-2

 
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is check against the boards by Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, left, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Talbot shines as Red Wings shut out Lightning in 2-0 win

 
New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) scores against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) during overtime NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Jack Hughes scores at 4:06 of overtime and helps the Devils to a 4-3 win over the Canadiens

 
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman reacts after giving up a goal to New Jersey Devils right wing Stefan Noesen (11) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Mercer scores 2 as Devils beat Bruins 5-1 to snap four-game skid

 
New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer reacts after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Boston Bruins Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Mercer scores 2 as Devils beat Bruins 5-1 to snap four-game skid

 
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Bobby Brink (10) celebrates with Noah Cates (27) and Tyson Foerster (71) after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Bobby Brink helps the Flyers top the Devils 3-1

 
Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex DeBrincat, left, falls to the ice as he collides with Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Red Wings stay hot, beat Panthers 5-2

 
Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander, right, celebrates after his winning goal against the New Jersey Devils with Jake McCabe (22) and Philippe Myers (51) during overtime NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

William Nylander scores in OT to give the Maple Leafs a 4-3 victory over the Devils

 
Florida Panthers goaltender Spencer Knight skates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Lundell scores shootout winner as Panthers down Devils 2-1

 
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Ivan Fedotov (82) reaches to cover the puck next to Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Dmitri Voronkov (10) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Blue Jackets beat the Flyers in a shootout

 
San Jose Sharks defenseman Cody Ceci, left, is congratulated by center Alexander Wennberg (21) after scoring against the New Jersey Devils during the third period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Cody Ceci scores with 25 seconds left, Sharks beat Devils 3-2

 
New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox, left, defends against Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)

Ovechkin scores career goal 872, Capitals beat Rangers 7-4

 
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) controls the puck past Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Roslovic in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Luke Hughes shines with goal and assist as Devils defeat Hurricanes 4-2

 
New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) reacts with teammates after scoring a goal past Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Markstrom stops 29 shots as Devils down Hurricanes 4-2

 
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom defends a shot by Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jacob Markstrom earns 2nd shutout of the season as the Devils beat the Penguins 3-0

 
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) scores the game winning goal past Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) in overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Predators beat the Kings 3-2 in OT

 
New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) scores a goal past Chicago Blackhawks defenseman TJ Brodie (78) and goaltender Drew Commesso (33) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. The New Jersey Devils won 4-1. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Devils rally for a 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks

 
Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the New Jersey Devils during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Jack Hughes helps the Devils rally for a 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks

 
Washington Capitals' Taylor Raddysh celebrates after scoring during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Capitals defeat the New Jersey Devils 6-5 for their seventh straight road win

 
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier greets teammates after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Devils score 3 power-play goals vs. Red Wings’ NHL-worst penalty kill in 5-4 win

 
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, right, reacts after scoring a goal past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jack Hughes scores 2, brother Luke has 3 assists as Devils stuns Jets 4-1

 
New Jersey Devils defenseman Kevin Bahl, right, celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks with center Nico Hischier during the second period of an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Hischier has 4 points as Devils score 7 straight goals to rout Sharks 7-2

 
New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) dives for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Hischier scores power-play goal to break tie, leads Devils over Canadiens 4-3

 
New Jersey Devils right wing Tyler Toffoli (73) celebrates after scoring against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period of an NHL Stadium Series hockey game in East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

Nico Hischier scores twice as Devils beat Flyers 6-3 before 70,328 at MetLife Stadium

 
Boston Bruins' Jake DeBrusk (74) celebrates his goal in front of Winnipeg Jets' Josh Morrissey (44) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Bruins win 5th straight, beat Jets 4-1 in matchup of 1st-place teams

 
New Jersey Devils right wing Tyler Toffoli scores a hat trick and game winning goal past Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson during overtime of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Toffoli caps 2nd hat trick of season in OT as Devils beat Golden Knights 6-5

 
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