What can you say about Nico Hischier’s performance against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night? The first-overall pick had two of the prettiest assists you will see all season in the New Jersey Devils win.
It was well documented that head coach John Hynes called on the veterans to step up, but it was the rookie who carried this team in the win. Hischier was on fire for every single shift against the team who was in first place in the division coming into the game. This was possibly the biggest game of the season so far.