Jeff’s Analysis:
Jack Eichel enters the second round as the driving force behind the Vegas offense. He tallied 9 points (1G, 8A) in the 6-game series against Utah. More importantly, his ice time ranks among the highest for forwards in the league, averaging 24:22 per game. Serving as the primary distributor on the top line and the focal point of the top power-play unit, Eichel is involved in nearly every high-danger scoring chance Vegas generates. Anaheim’s defense is a major liability, especially in Game 1 when both teams are still feeling each other out. Adjustments are typically made after the opener.