Hischier Has Hat Trick, Devils Top Wild 5–2

Hischier Has Hat Trick, Devils Top Wild 5–2
New Jersey Devils goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) defends against a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Saturday, March 29, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. Abbie Parr/AP Photo
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ST. PAUL, Minn.—Nico Hischier scored three goals for his second hat trick of the season and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Saturday.

Paul Cotter and Tomas Tatar also scored, Jesper Bratt had two assists, and Jacob Markstrom stopped 22 shots for the Devils. New Jersey won for the second time in six games (2–3–1).