{"id":551662,"date":"2026-04-13T08:24:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/551662\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:24:38","slug":"devils-hischier-scores-ot-winner-against-senators-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/551662\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils&#8217; Hischier scores OT winner against Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"submission-link-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Newark%2C+NJ&amp;city=Newark&amp;type=Update+Existing+Story&amp;headline=Devils%27+Hischier+scores+OT+winner+against+Senators&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fnj%2Fnewark%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fdevils-hischier-scores-ot-winner-against-senators-1%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got story updates? Submit your updates here. \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/69dc81b4cd6b5.jpg\" alt=\"An extreme close-up of Nico Hischier's hockey stick and the puck exploding in a burst of vibrant neon colors, conceptually representing the raw energy and movement of his game-winning goal in overtime.\" width=\"1344\" height=\"768\" class=\"news-image\"\/>Nico Hischier&#8217;s overtime heroics keep the Devils&#8217; playoff hopes alive with a dramatic victory over the Senators.Newark Today<\/p>\n<p>Nico Hischier scored the game-winning goal in overtime to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night. Hischier&#8217;s power-play tally with 1:42 left in the extra period sealed the win for the Devils in Newark.<\/p>\n<p>        Why it matters<\/p>\n<p>The Devils&#8217; victory over the Senators extends their winning streak and keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Hischier&#8217;s heroics showcase his clutch scoring ability and leadership for the Devils.<\/p>\n<p>                The details<\/p>\n<p>Hischier scored the decisive goal on the power play in overtime to give the Devils the win. The game was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation before Hischier netted the winner for New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>        The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.Hischier scored the overtime winner with 1:42 remaining in the extra period.<\/p>\n<p>          The players<\/p>\n<p>          Nico Hischier<\/p>\n<p>A 27-year-old forward for the New Jersey Devils who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.<\/p>\n<p>New Jersey Devils<\/p>\n<p>The NHL hockey team that defeated the Ottawa Senators in overtime.<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa Senators<\/p>\n<p>The NHL hockey team that lost to the New Jersey Devils in overtime.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.nationaltoday.com\/news?location=Newark%2C+NJ&amp;city=Newark&amp;type=Upload+Story+Photos&amp;headline=Devils%27+Hischier+scores+OT+winner+against+Senators&amp;page=https%3A%2F%2Fnationaltoday.com%2Fus%2Fnj%2Fnewark%2Fnews%2F2026%2F04%2F13%2Fdevils-hischier-scores-ot-winner-against-senators-1%2F\" class=\"submission-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Got photos? Submit your photos here. \u203a<\/a><br \/>\n                What they\u2019re saying<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-quote\">\u201cNico really stepped up for us tonight. That was a huge goal in overtime to get us the win.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"news-quote-cite\">\u2014 Lindy Ruff, Head Coach, New Jersey Devils<\/p>\n<p>                What\u2019s next<\/p>\n<p>The Devils will look to build on this overtime victory as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p>          The takeaway<\/p>\n<p>Nico Hischier&#8217;s game-winning goal in overtime showcased his clutch scoring ability and leadership for the New Jersey Devils, keeping them in the hunt for a postseason berth.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Got story updates? 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