Fan Captures Headed Moment Between Timo Meier & Captain Nico Hischier

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Hunter Bowman
April 4, 2024 (11:36)

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The hockey season stretches out with its 82 games, providing plenty of room for tensions to rise among players. For some teams, a bit of internal friction can actually fuel their performance, but it seems the New Jersey Devils are feeling the strain.

In a recent match against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Devils started strong, leading 3-1 by the end of the second period. However, their momentum took a nosedive in the final stretch.

Sidney Crosby's goal early in the third period narrowed the gap to 3-2, and from there, the Devils seemed to unravel. They conceded five goals in the last 13 minutes, ending the game with a bitter 6-3 defeat.

A fan sitting behind the Devils' bench captured a revealing moment during the third period, where Timo Meier's frustration boiled over, directed at team captain Nico Hischier.

"This video says a lot of things about our team and Timo Meier calling out Nico Hischier is absolutely amazing. Out of every single player we inked to long term deals, he's by far the best investment we made, that isn't named Jack Hughes. #NJDevils»

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In the clip, Meier can be seen visibly upset, urging Hischier to take a shot rather than hold onto the puck. This disappointing turn of events effectively dashes the Devils' hopes for a postseason berth.

Source: Houseofhockey
Video catches Timo Meier screaming at his captain, Nico Hischier