Jack Eichel C VGK Fri 1/24/25 12:36 PM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel registered a power-play helper and went plus-2 Thursday in a 4-2 win over St. Louis.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel extended his point streak to four games with the helper -- he's notched a goal and four assists during that span. The star center has racked up two goals, 11 points and a plus-5 rating while only being held off the scoresheet on two occasions through 11 outings in January. Eichel is showcasing his elite playmaking ability in 2024-25, having recorded at least nine helpers through each of the first four months of the season. He's just seven assists away from equalling his career high (54) set in 2018-19 with Buffalo.
Jack Eichel C VGK Tue 1/21/25 2:21 PM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel scored a goal on six shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel's pair of points came in the third period, allowing the Golden Knights to salvage a standings point. The 28-year-old has a goal and three helpers over his last four contests. He has been held off the scoresheet in consecutive games just twice this season, offering remarkable consistency in a top-line role. The center is at 12 goals, 46 assists, 144 shots on net and a plus-24 rating through 46 appearances.
Jack Eichel C VGK Sat 1/18/25 12:47 AM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel has gone five games without a goal but has three assists in that span. The 28-year-old center is up to 55 points through 44 outings this season. He's added 132 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-22 rating while playing on the top line, and he's earned 17 of his points with the man advantage.
Jack Eichel C VGK Tue 1/14/25 7:42 PM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel (illness) is expected to play Tuesday versus the Predators, Danny Webster of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
EDGE Analysis
It looks like Eichel's absence will be limited to one game after he sat out Sunday against the Wild. The 28-year-old should resume his top-line role and retake his spot on the first power-play unit. Cole Schwindt is expected to exit the lineup.
Jack Eichel C VGK Sun 1/12/25 7:42 PM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel (illness) will not be available Sunday versus the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel will miss his first game of the campaign Sunday. Nicolas Roy (upper body), who was activated from injured reserve Sunday, will replace Eichel in the lineup. William Karlsson and Tomas Hertl will center the Golden Knights' top two lines. Eichel's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday in Nashville.
Jack Eichel C VGK Sun 1/12/25 2:44 AM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel recorded a power-play assist and won 18 of 23 faceoffs in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel set up a Mark Stone tally in the second period. With a goal and five assists over five contests in January, Eichel is showing no signs of slowing down on offense. The 28-year-old center has 54 points (16 on the power play) over 42 contests this season, and his 43 assists are third-most in the NHL behind only Nathan MacKinnon (53) and Mitch Marner (45). Eichel has added 127 shots on net, 28 blocked shots and a plus-25 rating.
Jack Eichel C VGK Wed 1/8/25 2:33 AM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel remains hot on offense with five points over three games in January and 14 points across 11 outings dating back to Dec. 14. The 28-year-old center has primarily thrived as a playmaker with 11 goals, 42 assists, 15 power-play points, 123 shots on net and a plus-27 rating over 40 appearances. Eichel also has a pair of 30-goal campaigns to his name, and he's shooting just 8.9 percent this season, so he could display more of a finishing touch in the second half.
Jack Eichel C VGK Sun 1/5/25 1:12 AM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel scored a goal on seven shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel has five multi-point efforts over his last nine outings, including in each of the last two games. He's earned two goals and 10 assists in that span. The 28-year-old center is up to 11 tallies, 52 points, 119 shots on net and a plus-25 rating through 39 contests overall. Eichel's on pace for a career year despite his shooting percentage of 9.2 being his lowest mark since he shot 3.3 percent in an injury-riddled 2020-21 with the Sabres.
Jack Eichel C VGK Fri 1/3/25 1:36 AM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel registered two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel helped out on the Golden Knights' first and last goals in the contest. The center saw his four-game point streak end in a loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday, but he was able to avoid his third multi-game dry spell. The 28-year-old is up to 50 points (10 goals, 40 helpers) with 112 shots on net and a plus-23 rating through 38 appearances. Eichel's been one of the top players in the league this season and is well on his way to a career year.
Jack Eichel C VGK Mon 12/30/24 12:14 AM
Jack Eichel
C VGK
Eichel notched a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Sunday's 3-0 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
Eichel has a goal and five helpers during his four-game point streak, which includes a pair of shorthanded points from Friday's win over the Sharks. The 28-year-old center has emerged as an all-situations force in 2024-25. He's up to 10 goals, 38 helpers, 104 shots on net and a plus-21 rating through 36 appearances in a top-line role.