Grading Each New Jersey Devils Players’ Playoff Performances
Nico Hischier – Grade: B
Whatever it was, Nico Hischier just did not seem to be able to find the answers this postseason. That’s OK.
The Devils’ captain still managed to tie Mercer and Palat for second in points scored, and while coming away with just one goal is not great, Hischier played important roles all over the ice. Lindy Ruff’s whole shtick with keeping him with Bratt could not have panned out more poorly for the both of them. If you forgot Tomas Tatar was playing, one cannot blame you.
Nico Hischier has a message to his team:
— Trey Matthews (@treymatt4) May 10, 2023
“If you’re not believing, then you gotta stay here [in New Jersey] and not come to Carolina.”
The #NJDevils trail the Hurricanes 3-1
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It would not be fair to lay all the blame on Hischier’s linemates, as he does have to create for himself too, but at least he was busy doing other things too. Hischier is a Selke Trophy candidate that proved hockey is more than goals and assists.