Mike Harrington: Jack Eichel does his mea culpa, then leaves town with the last laugh

By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter
Nov 10, 2022
Nov 10, 2022 Updated Apr 19, 2026
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Sabres Golden Knights Hockey — Vegas Golden Knights Jack Eichel celebrates his first goal of the game against the Buffalo Sabres along with teammates Alex Pietrangelo (7) and Mark Stone (61) during the third period at KeyBank Center on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)

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By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter

The snickering started more than eight hours before faceoff as the Vegas Golden Knights were waiting for the Zamboni to finish its rounds so they could take their morning skate at KeyBank Center.

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Observations: Tage Thompson's two-goal night not enough to stop Sabres' skid

The Golden Knights (13-2) extended their win streak to nine games with the 7-4 victory over the Sabres. The Sabres (7-7) have lost four in a row after falling apart defensively in the third period against Vegas.

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Jack Eichel on last season's reaction to Buffalo fans: 'Maybe I was a little bit hurt'

"Same mentality every game, just want to try and compete and help our team win tonight," Eichel insisted after today's morning skate.

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