Thursday brings a 10-game schedule to the National Hockey League, including Jack Eichel's return to Buffalo. Read on as we offer up our best bets and top NHL picks.
There are a couple of notable returns on Thursday's NHL schedule.
Eichel, the former Buffalo Sabres center, has been outstanding early in the season for the Vegas Golden Knights. He has produced 15 points through 14 games, helping the Golden Knights to a league-best 12-2 record. Amid a dispute over neck surgery, Eichel was traded to Vegas last season, for Alex Tuch, Peyton Krebs, and draft picks.
Even without Eichel, Buffalo has shown significant improvement this season, earning a 7-6 record. The Sabres' home crowd should be fired up for the return of the team's former second-overall pick.