Timo Meier was quick to prove decisive in the Devils jersey. The Appenzeller gave New Jersey the victory on penalties once morest the Capitals on Thursday (3-2).
This meeting took on a historic character: for the first time, four Swiss played an NHL match under the same jersey. Remained on the bench during the first two games played by Timo Meier with the Devils, Akira Schmid was indeed established in front of the net in Washington.
The Bernese was credited with 22 saves, in 4 in an overtime where his new teammate was awarded a penalty with 46 seconds left. Timo Meier recovered perfectly by scoring the only shot on goal in the ‘shootout’, just following Alex Ovechkin had missed the target for the Capitals.
Nico Hischier for his part failed on his shot on goal. The New Jersey captain, however, managed an assist on Dawson Mercer’s 2-1 (28th), signing his 59th point in 63 appearances this season. Zurich defender Jonas Siegenthaler was more discreet, blocking two shots from the Capitals.
Violet blesses herself
Two other Swiss made an assist on Thursday evening. Best Swiss scorer in this 2022/23 exercise, Kevin Fiala scored his 68th point in a game won 5-2 by the Kings on the ice of Denis Malgin’s Avalanche. The St-Gallois, however, injured his knee in a collision with an opponent.
Janis Moser meanwhile reached the bar of 20 assists during a game won 4-1 by the Coyotes once morest the Predators of his model Roman Josi (30’17” game!). The Biel defender (25 points this season) saw his 9th-minute shot deflected by Brett Ritchie for the opener for Arizona.
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