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Eichel's 700th point powers Golden Knights past Blackhawks
30 Sep
Summary
- Jack Eichel reached 700 NHL points in the Golden Knights' season-opening victory.
- Victor Olofsson and Noah Hanifin scored power-play and rush goals respectively.
- Patrick Kane scored in his return to the Blackhawks, but it wasn't enough.
The Vegas Golden Knights commenced their season with a decisive 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. This game marked the coaching debut for Ryan Craig, who took the helm after three seasons with the AHL's Henderson.
Jack Eichel was instrumental in the win, notching a goal and two assists, surpassing the 700-point milestone in his NHL career. Victor Olofsson opened the scoring with a power-play goal, and Trevor Connelly added another in his NHL debut, extending Vegas's lead.
Chicago saw a familiar face in Patrick Kane, who scored in his return to the Blackhawks. Jordan Greenway also scored in his Chicago debut. However, Vegas responded quickly, with Noah Hanifin restoring their two-goal lead shortly after Kane's goal.
Mark Stone sealed the victory with an empty-net goal late in the third period. Carter Hart made 23 saves for the Golden Knights, while Spencer Knight stopped 32 shots for the Blackhawks. Blackhawks forward Andrew Mangipane exited the game with an undisclosed injury.
