Golden Knights' Jack Eichel Named Second Star Of The Week
Vegas Golden Knights forward Jack Eichel has been named the NHL's second star of the week.
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) is congratulated by Vegas Golden Knights mascot Chance after being named Third Star of the Game as the Golden Knights defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesThe 28-year-old scored two goals and seven points in three games, helping the Golden Knights post a 3-0-0 record, beating the Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
His seven points brought Eichel into sole possession of the most points by a Golden Knights player in a season, while also setting a new career high that will continue to rise.
In the 2024-25 campaign, Eichel's scored 23 goals and 87 points and his recent offensive outburst has him back on pace to eclipse the 100-point mark.
Here's what the NHL's press release had to say about Eichel's stellar week:
"Eichel led the NHL with 2-5—7 in three appearances to also power the Golden Knights (42-20-8, 92 points) to a perfect week. He collected a pair of assists in a 5-1 victory against the Boston Bruins March 20. Eichel followed that with 1-3—4, his 11th career four-point performance and second of the season (also Oct. 9 vs. COL: 0-4—4), in a 6-3 triumph over the Detroit Red Wings March 22. He capped the week with his 39th career game-winning goal (and third of 2024-25) in a 4-2 decision versus the Tampa Bay Lightning March 23. The 28-year-old Eichel places fifth in the League with a career-high 23‑64—87 through 69 total contests this season. He also sits among the top 2024-25 performers in power-play assists (2nd; 29), assists (t-3rd; 64), power-play points (t-3rd; 33), even-strength assists (t-9th; 34), plus/minus (t-10th; +30) and even-strength points (t-12th; 52)."
Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson was named the first star of the week, posting a 3-0-0 record, including a shutout, a .976 SV% and 0.67 GAA. The Golden Knights will travel to Minnesota to take on the Wild on Tuesday. The NHL's third star of the week was St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway, recording one goal and seven points in four games.
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