Nico Hischier scores in overtime, Devils beat the Senators 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on the power play with 1:45 left in overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.

The Devils trailed 3-2 after two periods, but Dawson Mercer scored a short-handed goal with 7:32 left in the third period to tie it at 3-3, setting the stage for Hischier's winner.

Connor Brown also had a short-handed goal for the Devils and Nico Daws made 27 saves.

Michael Amadio, Shane Pinto on the power play, and Fabian Zetterlund all scored in a roughly seven-minute span of the second period for the Senators, who had their four game win streak snapped.

Drake Batherson had an assist on Pinto's goal to move into 10th place on the franchise's career scoring list with 363 points. Marian Hossa is ninth with 390. Daniel Alfredsson is first with 1,108 career points with the team.

James Reimer made 26 saves for the Senators.

Hischier gave the Devils a 1-0 lead 5:12 into the game and also had an assist on Mercer's goal. Jack Hughes had two assists for the Devils including one on Hischier's winner.

Senators: Host Toronto on Wednesday night to end the regular season.

Devils: Play at Boston on Tuesday night to end the regular season.

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New Jersey Devils goaltender Nico Daws defends against Ottawa Senators left wing Warren Foegele (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton (7) controls the puck past Ottawa Senators defenseman Lassi Thomson (60) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ottawa Senators left wing Fabian Zetterlund (20) reacts after scoring in front of New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto (12) is congratulated by Claude Giroux (28) after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier (13) reacts after scoring the winning goal in front of Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo, bottom left, during overtime of an NHL hockey game Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks don’t expect Doc Rivers back as their coach next season, a person familiar with the situation said Sunday night.

The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no formal announcement about Rivers' decision has been made.

There has been some discussion about whether Rivers will stay with the organization in some capacity. Those talks are ongoing, the person said.

ESPN first reported that Rivers won't be back as Milwaukee's coach next season.

Rivers said before the Bucks' season-ending 126-106 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday that he wasn't going to announce anything, but he left little doubt about his intentions.

He cited age and time with his grandchildren as the key reasons he would call it a coaching career. The Bucks went 32-50 this season, snapping a string of nine straight playoff berths.

AP Pro Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami and AP Sports Writer Dan Gelston in Philadelphia contributed to this report.

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, center left, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, center right, embrace before an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Naismith Hall of Fame Class of 2026 inductee Doc Rivers speaks during a news conference at the Final Four of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers shouts at a referee during the second half of an NBA basketball game against Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers directs his payers against the Detroit Pistons during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers on the sidelines during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Friday, April 10, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)