Nico Hischier scored his 19th goal since the start of the 2024-2025 NHL regular season on the day he celebrated his 26th birthday. But, on Saturday, the Valais center player from New Jersey nevertheless returned to the locker room at the SAP Center in San Jose with a grimace. With the Devils, he recorded a defeat against the Sharks (3-2), a fourth consecutive loss since December 29.
The club coached by Sheldon Keefe allowed the disillusionment goal 25 seconds from the horn when Swedish goalie Jakob Markström was unable to catch a puck sent by Ontario defender Cody Ceci.
During this game, Zurich Devils defender Jonas Siegenthaler (27 years old) served two minor penalties while his teammate, Appenzell winger Timo Meier (28 years old), skated for 15’31” and maintained a neutral differential.
Nino Niederreiter (32) also faced defeat with Winnipeg, beaten by Detroit at its Canada Life Center (2-4). The Graubünden winger was credited with an assist (on the 1-2), as had been the case in the two previous games.
The round was more jovial for Kevin Fiala (28) who celebrated a success with his Los Angeles team at the Crypto.com Arena against Tampa Bay, still deprived of Bernese fullback Janis Moser, injured (2-1). The Saint-Welsh winger did not blacken the score sheet during the 18’44” spent on the playing area, but returned a +1 card.
At the Saddledome in Calgary, Roman Josi (34) enjoyed a second consecutive victory with Nashville, who won 1-4 against the Flames. The Bernese defender was not credited with a point during the 23’15” during which he was in action.
NHL. Saturday’s matches.
Colorado – Montréal 1-2 tab
Calgary – Nashville 1-4
Las Vegas – Buffalo 3-1
Seattle – Edmonton 2-4
Washington – NY Rangers 7-4
San Jose – New Jersey 3-2
Winnipeg – Detroit 2-4
Toronto – Boston 6-4
Carolina – Minnesota 0-4
Columbus – St. Louis 6-4
Dallas – Utah 3-2 ap
Los Angeles – Tampa Bay 2-1
