My NHL picks for Saturday, January 4, will bank on multi-point efforts from Jack Hughes and Jack Eichel ... putting up points for Winnipeg, with Kyle Connor (9 goals, 22 points) and Mark Scheifele ...

Jack Eichel sneaks in a goal in front of the net to give the Golden Knights the lead in the first period.

LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel came to Las Vegas in 2021 with lofty expectations that he has mostly fulfilled, including helping lead the Golden Knights to the Stanley Cup championship two seasons ago.

January 5 - Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist and Adin Hill made 23 saves as the Vegas Golden Knights moved into the NHL points lead with a 3-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night ...