Captain Nico Hischier scored twice and earned the game’s first star, while goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made his team debut following a major trade as New Jersey secured its fourth victory on Tuesday by defeating Dallas 5-1 in the NHL.
Captain Nico Hischier stole the show in Texas by netting a pair of goals to power the Devils past Dallas. The New Jersey Devils kept their momentum rolling on Tuesday night, cruising to a 5-1 victory against the Dallas Stars against the Dallas Stars. The win marks the fourth straight triumph for the franchise, continuing a strong run of form in the league.
Captain Nico Hischier Powers New Jersey Past Dallas
The forward wasted little time making an impact, opening the scoring just three minutes into the contest. He returned early in the second period to strike again, finding the back of the net only 38 seconds after the intermission.
Those tallies marked Hischier’s sixth and seventh goals of the campaign, earning him the night’s first star designation. Fellow countryman Timo Meier set up the second-period marker with a helper.
Connor Hellebuyck Debuts for New Jersey After Winnipeg Trade
Acquired on Friday in a blockbuster deal with the Winnipeg Jets, the American netminder stopped 17 shots to secure his first win with his new club. Tuesday’s matchup also served as the opening chapter for newly acquired goaltender Connor Hellebuyck in a Devils uniform.
Dallas offered brief resistance when Jesper Boqvist pushed New Jersey’s lead to three, allowing the Stars—featuring defenseman Lian Bichsel—to reply and make it 3-1. However, brothers Luke Hughes and Jack Hughes later added insurance markers to put the game out of reach.
