Nico Hischier scores in OT, Devils beat Canadiens 3-2
Nico Hischier scored at 1:56 of overtime after tying it midway through the third period in the New Jersey Devils' 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
National Hockey League
FINAL
New Jersey Devils
3
Montreal Canadiens
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| MTL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Bell Centre · 21,302 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs St. Louis Blues | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Edmonton Oilers | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/30/26 | @ Vegas Golden Knights | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 10/28/26 | @ Colorado Avalanche | L 2-5 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ Dallas Stars | W 5-1 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Goal 1:56 3-2
-
Missed 1:16 2-2
-
Missed 0:16 2-2
-
Missed 12:34 2-2
-
Goal 11:26 2-2
-
Penalty 9:17
-
Missed 8:26 1-2
-
Missed 6:51 1-2
-
Penalty 5:10
-
Missed 4:14 1-2
-
Missed 3:24 1-2
-
Missed 19:32 1-2
-
Goal 16:33 1-2
-
Missed 14:53 1-1
-
Missed 14:44 1-1
-
Missed 14:37 1-1
-
Penalty 14:25
-
Missed 13:37 1-1
-
Missed 13:30 1-1
-
Missed 11:19 1-1
-
Missed 11:07 1-1
-
Missed 4:29 1-1
-
Penalty 4:02
-
Missed 1:54 1-1
-
Goal 19:16 1-1
-
Missed 19:14 0-1
-
Missed 18:04 0-1
-
Penalty 17:42
-
Penalty 17:22
-
Missed 17:01 0-1
-
Missed 12:31 0-1
-
Missed 6:37 0-1
-
Goal 5:22 0-1
-
End of Game 5:00 3-2
-
Period End 5:00 3-2
-
Goal 1:56 3-2
-
Giveaway 1:41 2-2
-
Shot 1:40 2-2
-
Face Off 1:29 2-2
-
Stoppage 1:29 2-2
-
Shot 1:28 2-2
-
Face Off 1:17 2-2
-
Stoppage 1:17 2-2
-
Missed 1:16 2-2
-
Shot 1:00 2-2
-
Face Off 0:18 2-2
-
Stoppage 0:18 2-2
-
Missed 0:16 2-2
-
Face Off 0:00 2-2
-
Period Start 0:00 2-2
-
Period End 20:00 2-2
-
Blocked 19:48 2-2
-
Hit 18:53 2-2
-
Blocked 18:49 2-2
-
Shot 18:34 2-2
-
Blocked 18:11 2-2
-
Blocked 18:05 2-2
-
Hit 18:04 2-2
-
Takeaway 18:00 2-2
-
Face Off 17:49 2-2
-
Stoppage 17:49 2-2
-
Hit 17:36 2-2
-
Face Off 17:31 2-2
-
Stoppage 17:31 2-2
-
Blocked 17:29 2-2
-
Shot 17:21 2-2
-
Hit 17:01 2-2
-
Face Off 16:47 2-2
-
Stoppage 16:47 2-2
-
Shot 16:43 2-2
-
Shot 16:22 2-2
-
Shot 16:04 2-2
-
Shot 15:56 2-2
Showing the last 40 of 320 events.
Team Stats
NJ
MTL
24
Blocked Shots
6
27
Hits
28
3
Takeaways
8
27
Shots
39
1
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
33.3
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
24
Faceoffs Won
26
48.0
Faceoff Win Percent
52.0
20
Giveaways
12
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
NJ leads series 2-0
Injuries
Montreal Canadiens
- Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
- Mike Matheson Out
- Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
- Bryce Pickford Injured Reserve
- Lucas Condotta Injured Reserve
New Jersey Devils
- Seamus Casey Injured Reserve
NHL News
All news
ESPN
NHL Power Rankings: Updated poll, plus fantasy hockey surprises for all 32 teams
Another week with the Canes at No. 1, but a big shakeup in the Top 5.
ESPN
Fantasy hockey trade suggestions: Guide to the luckiest and unluckiest shooters
Are these hot (or cold) starts sustainable? We look at the extreme shooting percentages and trades to make.
ESPN
NHL Tonight: Keys to Blue Jackets-Sabres, Sharks-Wild, Ducks-Flames
Find game previews, betting intel, broadcast information, stats and highlights here.
ESPN
Utah visits Ottawa after Cooley's hat trick
Utah Mammoth (10-6-1, in the Central Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (10-6-1, in the Atlantic Division)