Eichel ejected for spearing Wild's Kaprizov
A couple of stars got into it during Saturday's clash between the Vegas Golden Knights and Minnesota Wild.
Jack Eichel received a five-minute major and game misconduct for spearing Kirill Kaprizov, marking the first major penalty of the Golden Knights star's nine-year NHL career.
Kaprizov cross-checked Eichel prior to the incident. Officials can only assess spearing infractions as double-minor or major penalties.
Jack Eichel 5 minute major for spearing #mnwild pic.twitter.com/vwup30GrZz
— Minny Hockey (@MinnyHockey) March 30, 2024
Kaprizov got his revenge by scoring on the ensuing power play to break the game's scoreless deadlock.
KIRILL THIS WAS PRETTY 🚨#mnwild pic.twitter.com/e5xPpulerK
— Minnesota Wild (@mnwild) March 30, 2024
Eichel registered five shots on goal in almost 13 minutes of ice time before getting tossed.
The 27-year-old entered Saturday's action with 25 goals and 57 points in 54 outings.
Vegas won the contest 2-1 in overtime after the Wild pulled their goalie in the extra frame. Jonathan Marchessault scored the deciding tally for his 40th goal of the season.
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