They’re already calling it the signature moment of Jack Eichel’s first NHL campaign.
And, to be honest, it’s a hard claim to argue against.
Eichel, the second overall pick at last year’s draft, continued his terrific rookie season on Saturday afternoon, scoring with one second left in overtime to give Buffalo a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
The goal was Eichel’s second of the game and 22nd of the season. That moved him into sole possession of second place among freshman goalscorers, trailing only Chicago’s Artemi Panarin (who has 25).
Some Eichel factoids to throw your way:
Jack Eichel's four game-winning-goals this season are tied for the fifth-most by a Sabres rookie (Thomas Vanek, Derek Roy and Ric Seiling).
— Sabres PR (@SabresPR) March 12, 2016
#Sabres Jack Eichel scores overtime winner with one second left recording his 4th multi-goal game this season.
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) March 12, 2016
Jack Eichel now has 11 multipoint games this season. Ten 2 point games and one game with 4 points (vs. BOS on 12/26).
— Buffalo Sabres Stats (@SabresStats) March 12, 2016
It’s also probably worth noting that Eichel is the only rookie forward in the NHL this season to average more than 19 minutes per game. Really speaks to the trust level head coach Dan Bylsma has in Eichel -- in all situations.