Nico Hischier’s late deflection lifts Devils over Predators

Nico Hischier's second deflected goal of the night broke a late tie, and the visiting New Jersey Devils won for the fifth time in six games, 4-2 over the surging Nashville Predators on Thursday.

Jesper Bratt had a goal with two assists, Jack Hughes recorded two helpers and Timo Meier added an empty-netter for the Devils (37-32-2, 76 points), who are essentially out of the playoff race, but winners in nine of the last 12.

On the power play with the game tied 2-2, Bratt left the puck by the near circle for Jack Hughes...