Knights' Eichel out vs. Flames, being evaluated for injury
Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel won't play Saturday against the Calgary Flames and is currently being evaluated for an undisclosed injury, the team announced.
Head coach Bruce Cassidy added that Eichel is feeling sore and that the early update he got from medical staff indicated the No. 1 center would miss a little bit of time, according to The Athletic's Jesse Granger.
Eichel departed Thursday's 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins but was able to finish the contest. He ended the night with one goal and one assist in just under 17 minutes of ice time.
After the game, Eichel said he "felt something" when he lost his skate blade in the second period, so he opted to go to the dressing room to get it checked out. The 27-year-old said he felt good at the time.
Heading into Saturday's action, Eichel led the Golden Knights with 19 goals (including four game-winners) and 44 points in 42 contests. He was selected as Vegas' representative for the 2024 All-Star Game earlier in January.
The reigning Stanley Cup champions currently sit in second place of the Pacific Division with a 24-13-5 record.