Hischier returns to Devils' lineup, named captain

Nico Hischier was named the New Jersey Devils' captain on Saturday after returning to the lineup following a leg injury.

Hischier (COVID-19 protocol) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Corey Masisak of The Athletic reports.

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The Devils' build continues around Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier

The Devils can say they have their No. 1 and No. 2 centers on the NHL roster already, which is good. But holes remain elsewhere.

Devils' Hischier spending offseason in Swiss army

Devils center Nico Hischier is using the team's extended offseason to fulfill his military obligation to his native Switzerland.

Where the star 2020 NHL draft prospects land on 'The Auston Matthews Scale'

Alexis Lafreniere and Quinton Byfield appear likely to go 1-2 in the 2020 NHL draft. So where do they stack up against recent top-two picks?

Lowly Devils dominate first-place Capitals 5-1

No longer on cruise control, the Washington Capitals, in first place in the Metropolitan Division, have lost consecutive games and were handled at home by the last-place New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Saturday night.

Devils, Hischier reach 7-year, $50.75M deal

Nico Hischier, the first overall pick in the 2017 draft who has 37 goals and 64 assists in 157 career NHL games, has reached a seven-year, $50.75 million deal with the Devils.

Devils preview: Rankings, predictions, playoff chances, more

The Devils were one of the surprise playoff teams in 2017-18. Can they take another big step forward this season?

Hall, Kopitar, MacKinnon named Hart finalists

New Jersey's Taylor Hall, Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar and Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon are finalists for the 2018 Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player.

Which rookie will go on to have the best career?

Stellar young stars like New Jersey's Nico Hischier and Boston's Charlie McAvoy are lighting up the league -- and the playoffs. Here's who our writers predict will finish first in class.

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