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The helper was Eichel's 51st of the season, setting a Vegas record for most assists in a campaign. The American forward was also a playmaker at the 4 Nations Face-Off, but he was held off the scoresheet in his first two NHL games after the tournament.

After Monday’s third-period collapse against the Los Angeles Kings, the Vegas Golden Knights (35-18-6) were in desperate need of a palate cleanser. They didn’t get that on Thursday, but they did get a win.

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Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel has played in several games with a lot on the line in his hockey career. He will figure in another massive contest on Thursday, with Team USA set to take on ...