Eichel briefly exits vs. Blue Jackets after taking wrist shot to face
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Vegas Golden Knights star Jack Eichel temporarily left Monday's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets after a teammate's errant wrist shot struck him in the face in the third period.
Eichel departed the ice immediately, leaving a trail of blood behind him, but he returned for the final few minutes of regulation.
Jack Eichel just hustled off the ice after the wrist shot hit him in the side of the face... scary#VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/0IuRSOciGa
— Hockey Daily 365 l NHL Highlights (@HockeyDaily365) November 29, 2022
Eichel has been exceptional for the Western Conference-leading Golden Knights this season, pacing the club with 26 points in 23 games entering Monday.
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