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Nico Hischier

Center · New Jersey Devils

2017 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 1 (#1) — New Jersey Devils

Next Game

Mon, Mar 16 · 7:00 PM ET vs Bruins

ESPN, TVAS

Age 276'1"200 lbsShoots LeftNaters, CHE

Current Season

GP

66

Goals

23

Assists

27

Points

50

+/-

-9

S%

13.4%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14vs LAK2240420:26
Mar 12vs CGY000-1120:59
Mar 8vs DET000-1018:06
Mar 7vs NYR1010120:34
Mar 4vs TOR022+1524:17

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$7.25M

Total Value

$50.75M

Expires

7 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

Yrs 5-7: 10 team no trade list

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
Hischier's Fantasy Surge - Devils Captain Delivers

Nico Hischier keeps piling up the stat-sheet stuffing numbers as the Devils captain, with four points and 11 shots over his last six games while logging those workhorse 20-plus minutes. The 2017 No. 1 pick has hit the 50-point mark for the fifth straight year through 66 games this season, blending goals, assists, shots, blocks, and hits in a package that screams category coverage.

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Game Recap
Hischier Torches NHL with Four Points

Nico Hischier puts the Devils on his back again, dropping four points in a statement win that reminds everyone why he's the heartbeat of New Jersey. Hischier's two-way dominance lights up the scoresheet while shutting down opponents, the kind of night that swings tight standings races. With the Atlantic heating up, this performance underscores his captain's impact on a team chasing the postseason.

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Game Recap
Hughes' Hat Trick Torches Rangers in Devils Rout

Jack Hughes channels that Olympic gold-medal magic from Milano Cortina right back into Prudential Center, owning the Rangers with his fourth career hat trick in this heated rivalry clash. The Devils captain Nico Hischier buries the go-ahead power-play tally, while Hughes pounds his crest after one laser from the point, firing up a crowd that drowned out the Broadway invaders.

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News
Hischier Post-Game Raw After 3.7.26 Tilt

Devils captain Jack Hischier breaks down the grind from last night's battle, straight from the locker room heat. He dishes on line tweaks, deadline fallout, and what fires up New Jersey's push for the dance. Fans lean in for these unfiltered takes that reveal the edge casual eyes miss.

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Hischier Drops Post-Raw Insights

Nico Hischier breaks down the raw emotion from last night's tilt, straight from the captain's mouth. Devils fans lean in as he dissects what clicked - and what didn't - in a game that swings their Atlantic standing. Hischier's candor fuels the fire for a team clawing back into contention.

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Game Recap
Hischier, Meier Crushed as Swiss Dream Dies

Devils captain Nico Hischier and teammate Timo Meier endure a crushing Olympic exit for Switzerland, their medal hopes extinguished in brutal quarterfinal fashion. The duo's chemistry, so lethal in New Jersey, couldn't overcome the tournament's relentless pressure cooker. Switzerland's run ends short, but these NHL studs return battle-tested for a Devils push that front offices already buzz about.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nico Hischier's stats this season?
Nico Hischier has 23 goals and 27 assists for 50 points in 66 games this season.
What team does Nico Hischier play for?
Nico Hischier is a forward for the New Jersey Devils.
What is Nico Hischier's contract?
Nico Hischier has a cap hit of $7.25M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nico Hischier drafted?
Nico Hischier was drafted in the 2017 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils in Round 1, Pick 1 (1 overall).
Where is Nico Hischier from?
Nico Hischier is 27 years old and was born in Naters, CHE.