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Hischier finished the season with 21 goals and 39 assists in 70 appearances. Hischier finished second on the team in points behind Jesper Bratt (73) and set a new career high, surpassing the 52 points Hischier posted as a rookie in 2017-18. The first player selected in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft should be locked into a top-six role with the Devils for years to come.
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Hischier (illness) will return to the lineup for Friday's regular-season finale versus Detroit. Hischier should return to a top-line role and a spot on the No. 1 power-play unit against the Red Wings. The 23-year-old pivot will hope to hit the 60-point mark for the first time in his career during Friday's season finale -- he's picked up 21 goals and 59 points through 69 contests this campaign.
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Hischier (illness) won't play Thursday against Carolina. At this point it isn't clear if Hischier will be able to return for Friday's season finale against the Red Wings. If not, he'll finish the campaign having collected 21 goals, 59 points and 151 shots on net through 69 contests.
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Hischier (illness) is not in Tuesday's lineup against Ottawa, per the NHL's media site. Hischier will miss his second consecutive game while battling an illness. His next chance to suit up will be Thursday in Carolina. The 23-year-old has tallied a career-high 59 points while averaging 19:21 of ice time this season.
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Hischier (illness) won't play Sunday against the Red Wings, Sam Kasan of the Devils' official site reports. The non-COVID illness that sidelined Jesper Bratt on Saturday has spread to some of his teammates, and while Bratt will be back in Sunday, the Devils will now be without another key forward in Hischier. New Jersey will go with 11 forwards and seven defensemen Sunday. Hischier's next chance to play will come Tuesday in Ottawa.
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Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | Result | G | A | PTS | +/- | SOG | TOI | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29 | vs  |
L 5-3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:20 | 2 |
| 4/28 | @  |
L 6-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/26 | @  |
L 5-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/24 | vs |
L 3-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4/23 | vs |
L 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 18:17 | 3 |
| 4/21 | vs  |
L 5-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 21:37 | 0 |
| 4/18 | @  |
W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 19:13 | -1 |
Career Stats
| Year | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PPG | SHOG | GWG | FOW | FOL | FPTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 70 | 21 | 39 | 60 | -1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 730 | 672 | 152.2 |
| 2020 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 11 | -9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 203 | 158 | 27 |
| 2019 | 58 | 14 | 22 | 36 | -16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 507 | 473 | 78 |
| 2018 | 69 | 17 | 30 | 47 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 437 | 529 | 123 |
| 2017 | 82 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 422 | 561 | 142.5 |
| 3 Year Avg | 49 | 12 | 19 | 31 | -7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 382 | 387 | 77.2 |
| Career | 300 | 78 | 128 | 206 | -16 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 2299 | 2393 |