Nico Hischier scores a natural hat trick as the New Jersey Devils cruise past the Nashville Predators

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The Nashville Predators‘ the search for coherence continues.

Nico Hischier’s natural second-period hat trick boosted the New Jersey Devils to a 5-2 victory over the Predators on Monday in Newark.

Filip Forsberg opened the scoring with his ninth goal of the season on an odd-angle shot off the wall at 5:08 of the first period on the Predators’ first shot on goal of the game.

But the Devils’ speed dictated the tempo of the game from then on. Erik Haula tied the game at 1-1 on a quick rush from a Johnathan Kovacevic pass from right to left. Hischier, New Jersey’s captain, then contributed in the second period with a natural hat trick.

Hischier scored after skating past Marc Del Gaizo at 3:52 into the second, scored his second goal on the power play after cleaning up a goal and completed the hat trick with a breakaway off a Brady Skjei turnover at . 16:57. the other.

Juuse Saros, playing well despite the score, sat in the third period with a busy schedule as Scott Wedgewood worked between the pipes to end the game.

Zachary L’Heureux scored his second goal of the season off a nice feed from Roman Josi at 7:39 of the third period to cut the Devils’ lead to 4-2.

New Jersey’s Timo Meier inexplicably opened the door for the Predators by cross-checking L’Heureux in the face, earning him a major penalty and a game-tying foul. But Nashville couldn’t do anything on the power play, managing just one shot on goal through the five-minute man advantage.

L’Heureux did not return to the bench after leaving the ice bloodied from the Meier cross.

Predators injury update: Jeremy Lauzon has lower body injuries

Jeremy Lauzon left Monday’s game in the second period with a lower-body injury and did not return.

Nashville (7-12-3) is back at home on Wednesday to play the Philadelphia Flyers at Bridgestone Arena.

Replay the Predators-Devils game below:

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Nashville manages just one shot on the 5 minute power play

Nashville’s power play wasn’t very good throughout the five-minute man advantage, and shots on goal were actually 1-1 during that time.

Shortly after the power play ended, Justin Dowling scored on an empty net to close the game at 5-2.

Timo Meier sent off for cross-checking Zachary L’Heureux in the face

After a shot on goal and a whistle, Zachary L’Heureux pushes Timo Meier. In response, Meier cross-checks L’Heureux in the face. A scrum follows.

Meier gets a major penalty and a game misconduct for the game. A rather big overreaction compared to what you can see on the replay.

L’Heureux goes to the dressing room with blood flowing. Ugly, ugly game.

Nashville will have a five minute power play with 7:42 left.

Devils 4, Predators 2 at 7:39 of 3rd period: Zachary L’Heureux boards

Zachary L’Heureux scores his second NHL goal off a nice feed from Roman Josi to cut the Devils’ lead to 4-2.

Nashville has started the third period better, but only a consolation at this point given the scoreline.

Scott Wedgewood replaces Juuse Saros for the third term

Juuse Saros will rest in the third period, with Scott Wedgewood now on the ice. The Predators play three games in four days starting Wednesday.

Saros kept this game from being much worse than the 4-1 score.

Jeremy Lauzon will not return with a lower body injury

Jeremy Lauzon will not return to Monday’s game with a lower-body injury, the Predators announced. Lauzon played 9:11 but left the bench in the second period.

Nashville plays the final period with five defensemen.

Devils 4, Predators 1 at 16:57 of second period: Nico Hischier hat trick after Brady Skjei turnover

Brady Skjei turns the puck over in the neutral zone and Nico Hischier is all alone to beat Juuse Saros for his third goal of the second period.

Hischier’s first NHL hat trick, and Nashville is in a deep hole.

Devils 3, Predators 1 at 10:01 of second period: Nico Hischier on the power play

The Predators can’t clear the puck on the penalty kick and Nico Hischier cleans it up in front of the net for his second goal of the season. 3-1 Devils.

Nashville was on the PK after a too many men penalty.

Devils 2, Predators 1 at 3:52 of 2nd period: Nico Hischier uses his speed to score

Nico Hischier gets past Marc Del Gaizo in the rush and beats Juuse Saros on a tremendous individual effort. Can’t say enough about the Devils overall team speed. Timo Meier and Paul Cotter get the assists.

FWIW: Forsberg’s first period goal remains unassisted.

Predators 1, Devils 1 at 11:29 in the first period: Erik Haula ends a 3-on-2 rush

New Jersey gets on the board via a 3-on-2 rush as Johnathan Kovacevic finds Erik Haula for the tip-in as Haula crashes toward the net.

1-1, and the shot is 9-2 to the Devils. NJD looks significantly faster than Nashville in this first period.

Predators 1, Devils 0 at 5:08 of first period: Filip Forsberg off the boards

After an early Alexandre Carrier penalty and a slow start overall for the Predators, the team’s leading scorer put the visitors ahead 1-0. Filip Forsberg fires a potential shot off the wall to the left of Jacob Markstrom and it beats the Devils goalie high.

Forsberg’s goal was Nashville’s first shot on goal of the game.

Philip Tomasino trade and what’s next

SHOP: Nashville Predators trade Philip Tomasino to Pittsburgh Penguins for 2027 4th round pick

Tonight’s lineup, including a change with the Stamkos lineup

What channel is the game Predators vs. Devils on today? Time, TV program

The Nashville Predators vs. The New Jersey Devils game will be televised by FanDuel Sports Network South, with streaming available via FUBO and ESPN+ (outside the Nashville television market).

Predators vs. Devils betting odds

Odds according to BetMGM Monday 25 Nov

  • PUCK LINE: Predators +1.5 at -190, Devils -1.5 at +155

  • O/O: 6 goals

  • MONEY LINE: Predators +135, Devils -160

Nashville Predators 2024-25 Schedule

All times Central; Bet on FanDuel Sports Network South unless otherwise noted

Record: 7-11-3, 17 points

October

  • October 10: Dallas Stars, L 4-3

  • October 12: at Detroit Red Wings, L 3-0

  • October 15: Seattle Kraken, L 7-3

  • October 17: Edmonton Oilers, L 4-2

  • October 19: Detroit Red Wings, L 5-2

  • October 22: Boston Bruins, W 4-0

  • October 25: at Chicago Blackhawks, W 3-2

  • October 26: Columbus Blue Jackets, B 4-3 OT

  • October 28: at Tampa Bay Lightning, L 3-2 OT

  • October 31: Edmonton Oilers, L 5-1

November

  • November 2: Colorado Avalanche, W 5-2

  • November 4: Los Angeles Kings, L 3-0

  • November 6: at Washington Capitals, L 3-2

  • November 7: at Florida Panthers, L 6-2

  • November 9: Utah Hockey Club, W 4-0

  • November 11: at Colorado Avalanche, L 3-2 OT

  • November 14: at Edmonton Oilers, L 3-2 OT

  • November 15: at Calgary Flames, L 2-0

  • November 17: at Vancouver Canucks, W 5-3

  • November 20: at Seattle Kraken, L 3-0

  • November 23: Winnipeg Jets, W 4-1

  • November 25: at New Jersey Devils, 7 p.m

  • November 27: Philadelphia Flyers, at 19.00

  • November 29: Tampa Bay Lightning, at 2 p.m

  • November 30: at Minnesota Wild, 6 p.m. 19.00

December

  • December 4: at Toronto Maple Leafs at 18.30

  • December 5: at Montreal Canadiens, at

  • December 7: at Ottawa Senators, 7 p.m

  • December 10: Calgary Flames, at 19.00

  • December 12: at Dallas Stars at 19.00

  • December 14: at Colorado Avalanche at 8 p.m

  • December 17: New York Rangers, at 19.00

  • December 19: Pittsburgh Penguins, at 19.00

  • December 21: Los Angeles Kings, 12:30 p.m

  • December 23: Carolina Hurricanes, at

  • December 27: on St. Louis Blues, at

  • December 30: at Winnipeg Jets at 18.30

  • December 31: at Minnesota Wild, 6 p.m. 19.00

January

  • January 3: at Vancouver Canucks at 21.00

  • January 4: at Calgary Flames at 21.00

  • January 7: at Winnipeg Jets at 19.00

  • January 11: Washington Capitals, at 19.00

  • January 14: Vegas Golden Knights, at

  • January 16: Chicago Blackhawks, at 19.00

  • January 18: Minnesota Wild, at 19.00

  • January 21: San Jose Sharks, at 19.00

  • January 23: at San Jose Sharks at 9.30 p.m

  • January 25: at Anaheim Ducks, 6 p.m. 21.00

  • January 29: Vancouver Canucks, at 8 p.m

  • January 31: at Buffalo Sabres,

February

  • February 1: at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m

  • February 3: Ottawa Senators, at 18.30

  • February 7: at Chicago Blackhawks at 19.30

  • February 8: Buffalo Sabres, at 19.00

  • February 22: Colorado Avalanche, at 17.00

  • February 23: New Jersey Devils, at 17.00

  • February 25: Florida Panthers, at 19.00

  • February 27: Winnipeg Jets, at 19.00

March

  • March 1: at New York Islanders, 6 p.m. 11.30 am

  • March 2: at New York Rangers at 18.00

  • March 4: at Boston Bruins at 18.00

  • March 6: Seattle Kraken, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN

  • March 8: Chicago Blackhawks, at 19.00

  • March 11: at San Jose Sharks at 9.30 p.m ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)

  • March 14: at Anaheim Ducks, 6 p.m. 21.00

  • March 15: at Los Angeles Kings at 19.00

  • March 18: St. Louis Blues, at 20 on ESPN

  • March 20: Anaheim Ducks, at 19.00

  • March 22: Toronto Maple Leafs, at 18.00

  • March 23: on St. Louis Blues, at

  • March 25: at Carolina Hurricanes at 18.30 on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)

  • March 27: St. Louis Blues, at 19.00

  • March 29: Vegas Golden Knights, 5:30 p.m

  • March 31: at Philadelphia Flyers, 6 p.m

April

  • April 1: at the Columbus Blue Jackets. 18.00

  • April 3: at Dallas Stars at 19.00

  • April 6: Montreal Canadiens, at 18.00

  • April 8: New York Islanders, at 19.00

  • April 10: at the Utah Hockey Club at 8 p.m

  • April 12: at Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m. 21.00

  • April 14: Utah Hockey Club at 19.00

  • April 16: Dallas Stars, at 19.00

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