Watch: Eichel outwaits defenders, sets up O'Reilly for birthday goal
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
What a play from Eichel to ROR who gets a goal on his birthday. pic.twitter.com/OriUU6fBwe
— SabresFanatics (@SabresFanatics) February 8, 2017
Count this one a happy birthday for Ryan O'Reilly.
The Buffalo Sabres captain earned his 11th goal of the year - on his 26th birthday - as his club mounted a comeback against the San Jose Sharks Tuesday night.
O'Reilly can thank linemate Jack Eichel for the tally, as the young pivot showcased some elite patience, drawing in the Sharks' defense before whipping a pass over to O'Reilly for the one-timer goal.