NHL: Hischier with assist on comeback – Devils trade Greene and Coleman

Hischier on comeback with wonderful assist – Devils make two big trades

New Jersey – Columbus 4: 3nP

Nico Hischier, 1 assist, 5:48 p.m. TOI
Mirco Müller, 1 shot, 2 blocked shots, 22:08 TOI
Dean Kukan is injured

After an extremely hectic afternoon and evening (see info box), New Jersey celebrated another victory. The Devils defeated Columbus at home 4: 3 in the penalty shootout after a temporary 0: 2 deficit. Nico Hischier crowned his comeback after an injury break with a wonderful assist for a 3-2 lead in the meantime.

Carolina – Edmonton 3: 4

Gaëtan Haas, 1 shot, 9:52 TOI
Nino Niederreiter, 2 checks, 14:12 TOI

Gaëtan Haas still has to play with a smaller role after Connor McDavid’s injury. When Edmonton Oilers won 4: 3 against Carolina, he was on the ice for just under ten minutes.

It will also be a difficult season for Nino Niederreiter. The Chur striker never fired a shot against Edmonton.

Nashville – St. Louis 2-1

Roman Josi, 24:41 TOI
Yannick Weber, 1 shot, 19:23 TOI

With Nashville, Roman Josi and Yannick Weber managed the feat of defeating the Stanley Cup winner twice within 27 hours. After the 4-3 win in St. Louis, the Predators won the home game against the Blues 2-1. The winner in the 58th minute was scored by Canadian Kyle Turris, who had shone with a goal and two assists the day before.

Josi experienced an extremely pale game for him, he never fired a shot on goal. For Nashville, which is only one point behind a wildcard place for playoff participation, it was the third victory in a row.

Winnipeg 3-2 Chicago

Luca Sbisa, 3 checks, 2:59 p.m. TOI

Luca Sbisa’s Winnipeg Jets were also able to make the evening victorious. At home against Chicago there was a 3-2 home win. Sbisa did not score, but he was on the ice with two goals of the Jets. (Abu / SDA)