Going into his team's current Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Edmonton Oilers, Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy marveled at how star center Jack Eichel elevated his game the last time the two franchises faced off in the postseason. Eichel proved instrumental in the 2023 second-round Golden Knights' series win by hounding and ultimately limiting Oiler foils Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, getting loads of praise that Cassidy felt was well deserved. “I think any time you're playing against those two guys, you're under the spotlight with how you defend,” Cassidy said.
Published: 05/09/2025
Author: Las Vegas Sun
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