Tuesday, March 1, 2016

McDavid faces Eichel in 2 rookie centers' first NHL matchup (Yahoo Sports)

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2016, file photo, Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel shoots against the Boston Bruins during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston. Eichel will face Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid for the first time in their NHL careers since being selected with the top two picks in the 2015 draft. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)

Impressed yet not surprised, Oilers coach Todd McLellan couldn't help but acknowledge the larger than usual gathering of reporters on hand for what was essentially a meaningless game in Buffalo on Tuesday. Bad as the Oilers and Sabres have been this season, McLellan credited Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Buffalo's Jack Eichel for showing how capable the rookie centers are in drawing a crowd.


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