As it turns out, giving Jack Eichel open shots from the slot is not a good way to prevent goals.
The 20-year-old Buffalo Sabres pivot confirmed as much during his club's tilt with the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night, showing off some veteran patience and sending Wayne Simmonds spinning before wiring in his 17th goal of the season past Steve Mason.
Eichel's game-tying tally was also the 100th point of his career. He netted his 99th one period prior, registering an assist on a goal from Evander Kane to extend his point streak to a league-leading 11 games.