Hischier Leads Devils With Hat Trick in 5-2 Win Over Wild
The Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils faced off for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon, March 29, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The game marked the beginning of a two-game series between the teams, and it was the Devils who came out on top with a commanding 5-2 victory.
New Jersey was led by their captain, Nico Hischier, who put on a dazzling performance, scoring a hat trick and playing a crucial role in the team’s dominance. Hischier’s offensive explosion was the highlight of the game, as he found the back of the net three times, securing his first hat trick of the season.
The Devils came out strong from the opening puck drop. After a tight first period, the score was deadlocked at 0-0. However, in the second period, Hischier began to take control. His first goal came early, putting the Devils on the board and igniting their offense. Just minutes later, Hischier found the back of the net again, giving New Jersey a 2-0 lead.
Minnesota responded with a goal from Kirill Kaprizov, narrowing the gap to 2-1. However, the Devils’ quick pace was relentless. Hischier completed his hat trick in the third period with another beautiful goal, making it 4-1 in favor of New Jersey. The Wild were never able to recover from the Devils’ surge.
Although Minnesota managed to add another goal from Marcus Foligno to make it 4-2, the Devils’ fifth goal sealed the win. Jack Hughes, who had a standout game himself, recorded an assist on Hischier’s third goal and scored one of his own, contributing to the team’s overall offensive effort.
The win extended New Jersey’s impressive form and gave them a crucial two points in their bid for the playoffs. Hischier’s performance was a reminder of his importance to the team and highlighted his leadership in helping the Devils continue their strong season.
With the victory, New Jersey improved their standings in the competitive Metropolitan Division, while Minnesota was left to regroup as they prepare for the remainder of their season. The Devils now look ahead to their next match as they continue their quest for postseason success, buoyed by Hischier’s spectacular play.
