Devils Face Hurricanes After Hischier's 2-Goal Game

New Jersey looks to build on recent win over Nashville as they take on Metropolitan Division rival Carolina.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 8:11am

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The New Jersey Devils will visit the Carolina Hurricanes after Nico Hischier scored two goals in the Devils' 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators. The Hurricanes have a 45-20-6 record overall and are sixth in the league in total goals scored. The Devils are 37-32-2 overall and have a -22 scoring differential. The teams have met three times this season, with the Hurricanes winning the most recent matchup 4-1.

Why it matters

This game is an important Metropolitan Division matchup between two playoff contenders. The Devils are looking to build momentum after their recent win, while the Hurricanes are aiming to maintain their position near the top of the division standings.

The details

The Devils will be led by Nico Hischier, who scored two goals in the team's previous game against the Predators. The Hurricanes will counter with a balanced offensive attack, led by Seth Jarvis and Alexander Nikishin. Both teams have dealt with key injuries, with the Hurricanes missing Shayne Gostisbehere and Pyotr Kochetkov, while the Devils are without Zack MacEwen, Arseny Gritsyuk, Brett Pesce, and Stefan Noesen.

  • The teams will meet on Saturday, March 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. EDT.
  • The Hurricanes won the previous matchup between the teams 4-1.

The players

Nico Hischier

The Devils' leading scorer, who had two goals in the team's previous game.

Seth Jarvis

A top performer for the Hurricanes, with 29 goals and 31 assists this season.

Alexander Nikishin

Has three goals and three assists for the Hurricanes over the past 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game features two teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Metropolitan Division. The Devils will look to build on their recent win, while the Hurricanes aim to maintain their spot near the top of the standings. Injuries will play a factor, but the game should feature a high-scoring affair between two of the league's top offenses.