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After the Devils' elimination from the postseason, Nico Hischier represented Switzerland in the 2025 IIHF World Championship, but has since gotten hurt.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / May 16

Devils’ Nico Hischier to miss remainder of 2025 World Championship with injury

Switzerland forward Nico Hischier will miss the remainder of the 2025 World Championship with a muscular injury, but the New Jersey Devils can confirm there are no long-term concerns and the move is precautionary, according to Devils reporter Amanda Stein.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

Update on Devils’ Nico Hischier’s Injury Appears Optimistic

On Thursday, New Jersey Devils‘ captain Nico Hischier went down with an injury at the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships. The Swiss forward got tangled up with German player and Edmonton Oilers prospect Joshua Samanski in the first period and did not return for the remainder of the contest.

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / May 5

Devils’ Hischier, Meier, and Siegenthaler to Represent Team Switzerland

A few familiar faces will represent Team Switzerland in the upcoming 2025 IIHF World Championship. Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and Jonas Siegenthaler are about to take part in this year’s competition, following the Devils’ first-round playoff exit.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / May 3

NHL Rumours: Stars, Andersen, Hurricanes, Hischier, Devils

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars are officially going to be without superstars Jason Robertson and Miro Heiskanen for the entirety of the first round.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Devils’ Nico Hischier Featured in Documentary About Switzerland’s 2024 IIHF World Championship Run

New Jersey Devils‘ captain Nico Hischier is one of the best players to ever come from Switzerland, having notched 419 career points already. But aside from his NHL impact, he’s made it very clear that one of his biggest career goals is to win a World Championship for his country and inspire a future generation of Swiss Ice Hockey players.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 29

Hischier Leads Devils With Hat Trick in 5-2 Win Over Wild

The Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils met for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon, Mar. 29, in St. Paul, Minnesota. This was the first game of a home-and-home series between the Wild and Devils.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / March 29

Nico Hischier's second career hat trick sparks Devils past Wild

Nico Hischier scored a hat trick to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Paul Cotter and Tomas Tatar also scored for New Jersey (39-29-7, 85 points), which bounced back from a shutout loss one night earlier.

NHL News / Vegas Hockey Now / March 3

Golden Knights Shut Out, Rebuke Devils; Sweep Season Series

The Vegas Golden Knights (36-18-6) allowed five goals in both of their last two games. Neither goaltending or team defense was a problem on Sunday when they shutout the New Jersey Devils (33-23-6).

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 27

Devils Must End First-Line Ondrej Palat Experiment; Full Analysis

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 22

Devils captain to return vs. Stars after lengthy absence

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New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / February 22

Devils’ Nico Hischier Returns to the Lineup

New Jersey Devils’ captain Nico Hischier will make his long-awaited return to the lineup tonight against the Dallas Stars. He has been on the Devils’ injured reserve (IR) since Jan.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / February 22

Devils’ Nico Hischier to return after 6-game absence due to oblique injury

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier will make his return to the lineup Saturday versus the Dallas Stars after missing the past six games due to an oblique injury, Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe confirmed Saturday per team reporter Amanda Stein.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 21

Devils Share Good News on Injured Nico Hischier

The New Jersey Devils are set to return to action following the 4 Nations Face-Off and could very well be getting their injured star forward back on Saturday against the Dallas Stars.

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New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / February 6

Devils Coach Provides Positive Update on Nico Hischier Injury

The New Jersey Devils have been without their captain for four games, and as of Thursday it will be five. He’s not expected to return to the Devils before the 4 Nations Face-Off break, thus he will miss six games overall before the world tournament.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 31

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New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / January 29

Devils' leading goal scorer Nico Hischier week-to-week

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, head coach Sheldon Keefe announced Wednesday. Hischier was injured after taking a cross check up high by Montreal captain Nick Suzuki during the second period of the Devils' 4-3 overtime win against the host Canadiens on Saturday night.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 29

Devils captain downgraded to week-to-week

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New Jersey Devils News / Athlon Sports / January 28

Devils Lose First Game Following Nico Hischier News

The New Jersey Devils struggled in their first game without captain Nico Hischier, falling 4-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday. Hischier, who suffered an undisclosed injury during Saturday’s win over the Canadiens, returned to New Jersey for further evaluation and is listed as day-to-day.

New Jersey Devils News / The Hockey Writers / January 27

Devils’ Nico Hischier Out With Undisclosed Injury

New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier exited Saturday night’s game against the Montreal Canadiens after taking a cross-check to the ribs from Nick Suzuki near the end of the second period.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 27

Bad News for Devils Nico Hischier? Top AHL Scorer Recalled

The New Jersey Devils captains status was undetermined following an injury he suffered against the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend. Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki cross-checked Devils Nico Hischier in the mid-section, which had the captain hunched over in pain on the bench during Saturday’s second period.

New Jersey Devils News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 26

Devils dealing with injuries to two key forwards

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New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / January 26

Devils’ Nico Hischier out day-to-day

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe said postgame Saturday that captain Nico Hischier will be out day to day. Hischier took a cross-check to the ribs from Nick Suzuki during Saturday night’s 4-3 victory versus the Montreal Canadiens.

New Jersey Devils News / New Jersey Hockey Now / January 25

Devils Nico Hischier Injured, Leaves Game vs. Canadiens

When it rains, it pours. The New Jersey Devils are already dealing with an injury to their No.1 goaltender. Add another injury to the list, as the Devils captain left the third period of New Jersey’s tilt with the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

New Jersey Devils News / Field Level Media / November 25

Devils ride Nico Hischier's hat trick to win over Predators

Nico Hischier's natural hat trick in the second period led the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday in Newark, N.J. It was Hischier's first hat trick in his eight NHL seasons, as the forward ended his 10-game goal drought in epic fashion.

New Jersey Devils News / Daily Faceoff / November 11

How legit is Nico Hischier’s hot start with the Devils?

While they have played more games than any team in the NHL, the New Jersey Devils are up near the top of the league standings thanks to a strong and balanced scoring attack.

New Jersey Devils News / Yardbarker / October 25