Eichel hits 700 points as Golden Knights beat Blackhawks in Ryan Craig’s first game behind the bench
Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists to reach 701 career points, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in their season opener Tuesday night. Victor Olofsson notched Vegas’ first goal of the season, rookie Trevor Connelly scored in his NHL debut and Noah Hanifin and Mark Stone added goals as Ryan Craig earned his first victory as the Golden Knights’ head coach.
Jack Eichel scored a goal and registered two assists, propelling him to 701 career points, as the Vegas Golden Knights secured a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their season opener on Tuesday night. Victor Olofsson scored the Golden Knights' opening goal in the first period, while rookie Trevor Connelly scored in his NHL debut, contributing to a two-goal lead.
Chicago managed to trim the deficit early in the third period with a slick backhand goal from Jordan Greenway. However, Noah Hanifin and Mark Stone added goals, restoring the two-goal cushion. Mark Stone scored with an empty-netter to secure the win. Ryan Craig, who took over as Golden Knights' head coach after a successful stint as an assistant, earned his first victory.
Chicago's Jordan Greenway and Patrick Kane scored for the Blackhawks, while Spencer Knight made 32 saves. Kane, returning to his former team that won three Stanley Cups with him, scored a goal in the third period, but Chicago couldn't mount a comeback. Eichel's 700th point marked a significant milestone for the 24-year-old.
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