Four games, two wins and two losses: That was the past week’s return for Nico and the New Jersey Devils. Victories in Columbus (3–2) and against Utah (4–1) were offset by defeats at the Toronto Maple Leafs (0–4) and vs. the Carolina Hurricanes (1-3).

 

This leaves the Devils in 12th place in the Eastern Conference with 46 points through 42 games, two points adrift of the final playoff spot. Individually, Nico scored two goals, registered a total of 15 shots on goal and averaged 20:47 of ice time per game. He prevailed in 55.5% of his faceoffs and finished the week a minus-2.

 

Next up for New Jersey is four-game road trip, beginning with three games this week. The Devils will kick things off on Tuesday at the Islanders (7 PM EST), before taking on the Penguins on Thursday night in Pittsburgh (7 PM EST). To close out the week, the Devils will then take on the Winnipeg Jests on Sunday afternoon (2 PM EST).