Watch: Hischier buries breakaway beauty in preseason debut
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Example #️⃣1️⃣ of why we selected @nicohischier with the #️⃣1️⃣ pick in the #NHLDraft. pic.twitter.com/rxHSF7z6aQ
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) September 19, 2017
It didn't take long for Nico Hischier to stand out for the New Jersey Devils.
The No. 1 overall pick in June's draft made quite an impression in his preseason debut Monday night, pickpocketing the Capitals' defense before burying a beautiful backhander.
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