Hischier Reaches 200 Career Goals as Devils Captain
Nico Hischier scored his 200th NHL goal on the power play in New Jersey's game against Vancouver on Oct. 10, 2026. He added another power-play goal later as the Devils built a 4-1 lead. The captain is in his 10th season with New Jersey and ranks fifth in franchise goals.
Nico Hischier reached 200 NHL goals with a first-period power-play wrist shot against Vancouver on Oct. 10, 2026, tying the score. He later added a second power-play marker as New Jersey moved ahead 4-1. The Devils captain is in his 10th season and sits fifth on the club's all-time goal list.
Drafted No. 1 overall in 2017, Hischier recorded his first two NHL hat tricks two seasons ago. In 2025-26, he paced the league in faceoffs taken (1,808) and wins (1,008), while leading New Jersey with 28 goals. He and Jesper Bratt are the team's longest-serving players. Travis Zajac and Bobby Holik share 202 goals.
Hischier's milestone may give Devils fans a shared moment of pride and could strengthen local interest in hockey around New Jersey. For younger players, a captain reaching 200 goals through two-way play and leadership could offer a model of consistency and humility. The achievement may also boost team visibility and game attendance, though its broader societal effect is likely modest and largely confined to sports audiences.