Hischier scores twice as Devils power play sinks Canucks
Nico Hischier records three points as New Jersey scores on three of four power plays in a 4-1 victory.
Nico Hischier scored twice and added an assist as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 at Prudential Center on Saturday, Oct. 10. New Jersey converted three of its four power-play opportunities.
Jesper Bratt contributed a goal and an assist, Jack Hughes had two assists, and Jake Allen stopped 20 shots. The Devils finished with a 37-21 advantage in shots.
Vancouver struck first when Linus Karlsson scored on the power play at 5:27 of the opening period. Hischier tied the game on the power play at 8:03, and Jesper Boqvist put New Jersey ahead at 16:24.
Bratt extended the lead with another power-play goal 4:36 into the second period. Hischier scored his second goal of the afternoon with 10 seconds left in the period, also with the man advantage. Neither team scored in the third.
