This former Sabres star is on fire early on this post-season.
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Utah Mammoth by a 5-1 final score in Game 6. With this, Vegas is moving on to the second round of the playoffs.
A former Buffalo Sabres star forward is a big reason for the Golden Knights making it to the second round. This is because Jack Eichel has been on fire so far this post-season.
In six games against Utah this series, Eichel had nine points. This included him having three games with at least two points for the Golden Knights. His best game was in Game 4, though, as he recorded three assists in the Golden Knights' 5-4 overtime win against the Mammoth.
Seeing Eichel have such a hot start to the playoffs is not surprising in the slightest. There is no question that the former Sabres forward can make a serious impact when playing at his best, and he is showing that right now with the Golden Knights.
It will now be interesting to see what Eichel does for the Golden Knights in the second round from here.
Eichel was selected by the Sabres with the second-overall pick of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. In 375 games over six seasons with Buffalo, he had 139 goals, 216 assists, and 355 points.