Jack Eichel Dishes Out Four Assists In Season Opener
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel opened the 2024-25 NHL campaign with a playmaking clinic, finishing an 8-4 victory over Colorado with four assists. Eichel helped both of his linemates, Ivan Barbashev and Mike Stone, on the scoreboard in the first frame, contributed to a Zach Whitecloud goal in the second, and completed the damage with a power-play assist on Stone's second goal of the night in the third period. There had previously been only five occasions of a player notching four assists in the season opener since 2002-03. Eichel and Barbashev (two goals, two assists) established a new franchise record for most points scored in a season-opening game. It was a very productive start from Vegas' top line, and all three look set for a fruitful campaign if they don't run into any injuries.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel picked up two points in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Dallas, becoming the fastest U.S.-born player in NHL history to reach 30 career postseason points. Eichel skated in his 23rd Stanley Cup Playoffs game and helped out offensively with an assist and an empty-net goal. He was also tied for most shots on goal in the contest with five. Dating back to last season, Eichel has now gone for multiple points in four of his last six playoff appearances.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel continued his good start to the month with a three-point effort in Monday's 4-3 loss to Vancouver. He scored a couple of early goals and collected an assist, with two points coming on the power play. Eichel has scored in all three April outings, averaging two points per game for the month. The late-scoring spurt has pushed the American star to 63 points (29 goals, 34 assists) with 58 games played. Nineteen points (10 goals, nine assists) have come in Eichel's last 14 appearances.
Jack Eichel Collects Three Points In Second Consecutive Game
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel recorded his second consecutive three-point outing on Tuesday as the reigning Stanley Cup champions beat Seattle 5-4 in overtime. Eichel produced the game-winning goal 3:01 into the extra frame and had two assists in the contest. The American star went scoreless in both of his first two appearances when he returned to the lineup from a knee injury, but Eichel has certainly caught fire now. The former Sabre has averaged the most points on the Vegas roster this season, totaling 20 goals and 30 assists in 46 outings.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel jumped back into action on Monday versus Columbus but couldn't make a mark in the game. He had five shots on goal without any points and finished a 6-3 loss with a minus-one rating, logging 19:55 of ice time. Eichel was back in the lineup after missing 19 games with a knee injury. Having gone close to his season average ice time of 20:30, it's safe to assume Eichel doesn't have any restrictions and will be leaned on heavily for the rest of the way. Despite his lengthy absence, the American star has remained Vegas' third top scorer, with 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) posted in 43 games.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel returned to practice for the first time on Tuesday after suffering an injury in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Jan. 11. The veteran skated in a non-contact jersey and will not suit up for Tuesday's tilt versus the Toronto Maple Leafs. "It's good to have him around just for his sake too," Vegas head coach Bruce Cassidy said. "He's not ready to play yet, but when he's skating and with this group he's that one step closer, so I think it's great." It's been a productive season for the nine-year NHLer as Eichel has recorded 19 goals and 44 points across 42 games. His 20:32 of average ice time is the second-highest of his career. The Golden Knights sit second in the Pacific Division with a 32-19-7 record on the campaign.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (knee) will miss 4-6 weeks of action. He was initially labeled as week-to-week after undergoing knee surgery on Tuesday. The team has won back-to-back games without Eichel but could be in for a tough time during his absence. Nicolas Roy has grabbed three points in the past two games in a larger role and will continue to have elevated fantasy value until the Golden Knights get healthy again. The team also remains without William Karlsson (lower body) up top.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will be week-to-week after undergoing surgery for a lower-body injury. He had the procedure on Tuesday after sitting out two games. Eichel has been in top form throughout the season and will be a big miss. He's posted 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 42 outings. Nicolas Roy has stepped into a top-six role in Eichel's absence and looks set to remain there for a while, with Vegas also missing William Karlsson (lower body) from the center department.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel will skip Saturday's game against Calgary with an undisclosed injury. The Vegas star was injured on Thursday versus Boston but was able to finish the game and made a big contribution with a goal and an assist. It was Eichel's 12th multi-point game of the season. He tops the Golden Knights' scoring charts with 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 42 games. Nicolas Roy will join the top six in Eichel's absence on Saturday, looking to add to his haul of 15 points (seven goals, eight assists).
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel produced a goal and two assists as the team put a stop to a three-game slide on Thursday with an impressive 4-1 win over Vancouver. The Golden Knights became only the second team this season to beat the Canucks in their own barn, with Eichel logging two points in the first period and adding a power-play assist in the second. The team's recent struggles have also affected Eichel's numbers, but he's still managed to average a point per game for the season, with nine goals and 15 assists on his account through 24 contests.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel had his first three-point game of the season on Thursday, finishing a high-scoring 6-5 win over Montreal with a goal and two assists. Eichel's work began with an even-strength assist, and he notched the rest of his points with the man advantage. The star centerman had previously logged only four power-play points this season. However, Eichel's overall form has been just fine, with the 27-year-old boasting seven goals and 11 assists through 17 outings.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel posted a goal and an assist as the team took a 4-2 defeat against Anaheim on Sunday. Eichel's good work helped the Golden Knights grab a two-goal lead, but the wheels suddenly came off for the Stanley Cup champions in the third period. Eichel now boasts back-to-back two-point efforts, which have boosted his overall account to 14 points (six goals, eight assists) through 13 games. He's yet to go two consecutive games without a point during Vegas' impassive 11-1-1 start to the season.
Jack Eichel Caps Off Preseason With Monster Five-Point Effort
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel wrapped up the preseason with a very impressive performance, totaling five points in a 7-4 victory over the Kings. He had two goals and three assists after L.A. grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the contest. Eichel took the ice four times during preseason and had eight points (two goals, six assists) in total. The American star enjoyed a great finish to last season and looks ready to continue where he left off in 2023-24.
Jack Eichel Wraps Up Finals With Three-Assist Effort
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel posted three assists in Tuesday's Stanley Cup-clincher against Florida. All of Eichel's assists came in even-strength situations as Vegas rocked the Panthers with a 9-3 win. The three-point effort helped Eichel to finish as this year's top scorer in the playoffs. He recorded 26 points across 22 outings, one more than teammate and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Marchessault. Eichel had by far the most postseason assists in the league with 20 helpers and eight of them came in the five-game series against Florida.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel contributed with an assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Eichel picked up his team-leading 17th assist of the Stanley Cup Playoffs when forward Jonathan Marchessault scored a power-play goal in the second period of the contest to give the Golden Knights a one-goal lead. Eichel has totaled 23 points through 20 games in his long-awaited playoff debut, and the 26-year-old has played a large role on the offensive end with the team being ahead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Jack Eichel Opens Stanley Cup Finals With Two Assists
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel dished out two assists as the team kicked off the Stanley Cup Finals with a 5-2 victory over Florida. The assists came in the third period when Zach Whitecloud registered the game-winning goal and Reilly Smith wrapped things up in the contest with an empty-netter. Eichel led all forwards on the team with 21:27 of ice time and completed his line with two shots on goal, one block, three hits and a plus-one rating. The star centerman is now tied for most assists this postseason, having recorded 14 helpers. In 18 games, Eichel has also tallied six goals with 61 shots on net, 23 blocks and 22 hits.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel bagged his 11th postseason assist in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars. He combined with Brayden McNabb to help Jonathan Marchessault make it 2-1 in the middle of the second frame, but Dallas managed to tie it pretty quickly and was able to avoid a sweep in the series. Eichel has yet to score in the Western Conference Finals with 14 shots on goal, but he has assists in three straight games and it's been a great postseason for him overall. The star centerman reached 17 points for the playoffs Thursday and Jake Guentzel (21) is the only U.S.-born player to register more in their first postseason campaign.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel produced a goal and two assists as the team grabbed a 3-2 series lead against Edmonton Friday night with a 4-3 win. Eichel scored his sixth postseason goal of the year early in the game and then set up two goals in the second period when Vegas turned a deficit into a multi-goal lead. The 26-year-old star reached 13 points for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs and now boasts the most points by a Vegas player through the first 10 games of a single postseason. Eichel has found his form at the perfect time, and with him looking very sharp, the Golden Knights should have a great chance to move on to the Conference Finals.
Jack Eichel Collects Three Points In Game 3 Victory
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel finished with a goal and two assists in Monday's 5-1 victory against the Oilers in Game 3 of the Western Conference second-round series. Eichel picked up a pair of assists in the first period on Jonathan Marchessault's multi-goal performance in the opening 20 minutes of the contest, and he later added a goal of his own in the second period to give the Golden Knights their fourth goal of the contest. Eichel has been excellent in his first career Stanley Cup Playoffs, as the 26-year-old has totaled five goals and 10 points through eight games.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel amassed three points as the team once again grabbed the series lead against Winnipeg with a 5-4 double-overtime victory Saturday. Eichel produced two power-play goals and had an even-strength assist. His great work helped the Golden Knights grab a 4-1 lead ahead of the third period, but they ended up needing an overtime winner from Michael Amadio to get the victory. Eichel, who is playing in his first Stanley Cup Playoffs, became Vegas' first-ever player with multiple power-play goals in a postseason contest. He now has three goals and four points in three games in the series.
