The Devils also have to get their act together: thanks to Hischier, Richie is now in the NHL.

Nico Hischier scored the third goal for the New Jersey Devils in their 7-1 victory over the New York Rangers. After his goal, the team played the Swiss folk band Stubete Gäng's song "Richi," which has become associated with Swiss national hockey success. The melody was heard at the Prudential Center shortly after Hischier's goal. The Devils' win marked a significant moment for Swiss players in the NHL, with Hischier joining fellow Swiss teammates Timo Meier and Jonas Siegenthaler on the team. Hischier recorded one goal, one shot, three checks, and played 14 minutes and 12 seconds. Meier contributed two assists, two shots, four checks, and played 14 minutes and 30 seconds. Siegenthaler had three blocks and played 17 minutes and 36 seconds. The song "Richi" has been used during major international tournaments involving the Swiss national team. It gained popularity after the 2022 World Championship, though its use sparked controversy due to the unauthorized use of a quote from the Schönbächler family. The family had previously expressed concerns about the song's use, citing the unpermitted use of a phrase from Hermann Schönbächler. Despite this, the Swiss national team adapted the song and released a new version. Social media platforms have shown positive reactions from Devils fans following Hischier's goal. Fans posted messages requesting the playing of "Richi" after his goal. Whether the song will be played after goals scored by Meier and Siegenthaler remains uncertain, as both players have yet to score this season. Other Swiss players were involved in games across the NHL. Roman Josi assisted on a goal for the Nashville Predators in their 2-3 overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks. Pius Suter contributed an assist for the St. Louis Blues in their 4-5 defeat against the Minnesota Wild. Akira Schmid made 15 saves for the Florida Panthers in their 3-2 overtime win against the Vancouver Canucks. Janis Moser played 22 minutes and 56 seconds for the Tampa Bay Lightning in their 4-3 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken. Nino Niederreiter appeared in the lineup for the Winnipeg Jets in their 3-4 overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Each player's performance reflected varying levels of involvement in their respective teams' outcomes. The Devils' victory highlighted the growing presence of Swiss players in the NHL, with Hischier's goal and the subsequent playing of "Richi" marking a notable cultural touchpoint in the league.