NHL Rink Wrap: Eichel scores first Vegas goal; Oilers winning streak over

The Vegas Golden Knights acquired Jack Eichel with the hopes that he will be a game-changer in their lineup, adding to their already star-laden roster. On Sunday, he made a big impact on their 4-1 win over the San Jose Sharks scoring his first goal with the team and also adding an assist. Eichel already has three points for the Golden Knights after making his debut less than a week ago. They are in a tough fight for the top spot in the Western Conference’s Pacific Division with the Calgary Flames. Assuming the Golden Knights can get fully healthy for the playoffs (meaning the return of starting goalie Robin Lehner and a healthy Mark Stone) they should still be one of the top contenders in the Western Conference for the Stanley Cup.

Have a look at Eichel’s first goal with the Golden Knights.

The Carolina Hurricanes won a first place showdown with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday afternoon, 4-3, thanks to a couple of quick goals. They scored nine seconds into the second period to take a 2-0 lead, and then also scored nine seconds into the third period to take a 3-2 lead after the Penguins had rallied to tie the game late in the second period. That early third period goal was this Jesper Fast goal scored off the rush.

The Minnesota Wild were 7-3 winners in Edmonton on Sunday night against the Oilers, and Kevin Fiala played a big role with two goals and an assist. This goal to give the Wild a 3-0 lead just seven minutes into the game was a very slick move to beat Oiler goalie Mike Smith on an odd-man rush.

Also on Sunday check out how close New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin came to scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators.

Oilers lose first game under Woodcroft

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