Buffalo Sabres captain Jack Eichel broke a five-game point drought last night, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Calgary Flames. It was Eichel’s 16th goal of the season, and 51st point - in 44 games played - and, to many, it was critical that Eichel finally got back on the scoresheet.
So just how important is Jack Eichel’s offense to the Sabres this season?
Of the 137 goals the Sabres have scored this season, Eichel has been involved in 51 - meaning he’s been in on about 37 percent of the team’s goals, whether by scoring them himself or by assisting.