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The Devils select Nico Hischier with the No.1 pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Hischier rose up prospect rankings in 2017 by dazzling in the QMJHL. Hischier has a very high skill level and competes on every shift. After coming over from Switzerland, Hischier posted 38 goals and 48 assists (86 assists) in just 57 games with the Halifax Mooseheads.

Nico Hischier
Hellebuyck will start Tuesday in New Jersey.

Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 36 shots in the Jets’ loss in Los Angeles last Thursday. Michael Hutchinson got the last two games, but Hellebuyck will go tonight in New Jersey. In his last seven starts, Hellebuyck has just one win and a terrible 4.06 GAA and .863 SV%.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck will likely start Tuesday in New Jersey.

Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 36 shots in the Jets’ loss in Los Angeles last Thursday. Michael Hutchinson got the last two games, but Hellebuyck will go tonight in New Jersey. In his last seven starts, Hellebuyck has just one win and a terrible 4.06 GAA and .863 SV%.

Connor Hellebuyck
Allen will start Monday vs. the Coyotes.

Allen allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Blues’ OT loss to the Flames on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Allen, who is now 7-1-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .951 SV% in March. He is a must-start against the Coyotes, who he posted a 31-save shutout against a few Saturday’s ago.

Jake Allen
Allen is in the starter's crease this morning.

Allen allowed three goals on 31 shots in the Blues’ OT loss to the Flames on Saturday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Allen, who is now 7-1-1 with a 1.44 GAA and .951 SV% in March. He is a must-start against the Coyotes, who he posted a 31-save shutout against a few Saturday’s ago.

Jake Allen