Jack Eichel reaches 700 career points as the Vegas Golden Knights defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in the season opener. Eichel records a goal and two assists in the win, giving him 701 career points.
Vegas gets goals from multiple players as the team begins the campaign. Victor Olofsson scores Vegas’ first goal of the season, rookie Trevor Connelly scores in his NHL debut, and Noah Hanifin and Mark Stone also add goals. Ryan Craig earns his first victory as Golden Knights head coach in his first game behind the bench.
Across the coverage, the focus is consistent on Eichel’s milestone and the team’s overall performance in the opener, with attention to the new coach’s debut and the contributions from both veterans and rookies.
