LAS VEGAS — Golden Knights heart Jack Eichel will miss an undetermined period of time after struggling an damage in Thursday’s recreation towards the Boston Bruins.
The Golden Knights, who’ve misplaced seven of 10, host the Calgary Flames on Saturday night time.
Eichel — who grew to become the primary NHL participant to bear synthetic disk alternative surgical procedure on his neck on Nov. 12, 2021 — left Thursday night time’s recreation within the second interval, returned to attain a aim within the third interval and assisted on the game-winner in time beyond regulation.
The group didn’t disclose what sort of damage Eichel had. He leads the group with 44 factors.
“The most recent replace I bought at this time is he’ll miss just a little little bit of time,” coach Bruce Cassidy stated Saturday after morning skate on the group facility. “However I do not understand how a lot time.”
Cassidy stated there was an analysis after the sport, however Eichel returned to the ability Friday morning with “just a little little bit of soreness.”
“The medical group and him determined to get just a few extra checks, in order that’s the place we’re at proper now,” Cassidy stated. “Clearly not excellent news for us or Jack, however we’ll see the way it performs out. However he is definitely not accessible tonight.”
The Golden Knights have been already lacking heart William Karlsson, who’s week-to-week.
“We’d like guys to step up when anyone will get harm,” Cassidy added. “I am simply going to remain within the second and tonight we’ll discover out. … Whenever you take any group’s two of the highest three [centers] out, it should have an effect on your group.”
Byron Froese was recalled from the American Hockey League affiliate in close by Henderson and is predicted to be within the lineup Saturday.