Eichel scored the game-winning goal on a shorthanded breakaway in a 3-2 win over Minnesota on Monday in preseason play.

EDGE Analysis

Not to be outdone by Connor McDavid's two-point effort in his preseason debut, Eichel single-handedly mounted the Sabres' comeback win, setting up Matt Moulson's game-tying goal late in the third period before scoring the winner to give him two points on the night. Moulson, Eichel and right winger Zemgus Girgensons were clicking for much of the night, and if the chemistry continues to develop, Moulson will almost assuredly be Eichel's left winger. Eichel played 17:26 on the night and added three blocked shots and won six of eight faceoffs in a very inspiring and promising debut. Eichel is a must-have player for fantasy owners looking for upside. He will most likely be one of the Sabres' leading scorers this season.