VIDEO: Eichel shows off his hands, scores 5th
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Jack Eichel loves playing at home.
The Buffalo Sabres' rookie scored his fifth of the season - and fifth at First Niagara Center - in style.
First, Eichel took a pass at the Tampa Bay blue line while completing a spin move to take the Lightning zone - on his off wing, no less. He then cut to the slot, using his hands to deke and fire a quick, low shot that Andrei Vasilevskiy is still looking for.
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Unfortunately for the home crowd, Eichel's goal was the only one Buffalo managed. The Lightning went on to win 4-1, despite being outshot 31-22, including 21-8 in the second period.
Nikita Kucherov led all scorers with a goal and an assist, while Eichel had a game-high six shots and was a threat all night.
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