Eichel One Game Away From Elimination, USA Shut Out At Worlds
Leonardo Genoni made 23 saves in the victory for Switzerland, moving the US to 2-1 in the tournament and into fourth place in Group B. Buffalo Sabres forward Tage Thompson had no shots on goal in 14:38 of ice time in the game.
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Shutouts seemed to be the theme of the day when it involved current or former Sabres, as Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights moved to within one game of elimination, losing 3-0 to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their second-round series. Vegas fell behind 2-0 in a pair of Adam Henrique goals, and extended their lead on a tally from former Sabre Evander Kane.
In the other series in action on Monday, ex-Sabre Taylor Hall scored the game-winner midway through the third period in Carolina's 5-2 win over Washington. The Hurricanes lead 3-1, and the Capitals face elimination on Thursday.
Carolina - 5, Washington - 2, Hurricanes lead 3-1
William Carrier(CAR) +1, 9:07 TOI, 1 SOG, 3 Hits
Eric Robinson(CAR) 1A, +1, 13:31 TOI, 1 SOG, 9 Hits
Taylor Hall(CAR) 1G, 1A, 13:19 TOI, 5 SOG
Mark Jankowski(CAR) Did Not Play
Vegas - 0, Edmonton - 3, Oilers lead 3-1
Evander Kane (EDM) 1G, 1A, +3, 13:15 TOI, 4 SOG, 6 Hits
Jeff Skinner(EDM) Did Not Play
Jack Eichel(VEG) -1, 22:14 TOI, 2 SOG
Victor Olofsson(VEG) -1, 12:28 TOI, 1 Hit
Brayden McNabb(VEG) -2, 20:21 TOI, 1 SOG, 3 Hits
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