Eichel scores winner for Sabres against McDavid, Oilers

In a meeting of the top picks from the 2015 NHL Draft, number two came out on top.

Jack Eichel - selected second overall that year - and the Buffalo Sabres hosted Connor McDavid - the first pick - and the Edmonton Oilers on Friday, with both teams entering the game near the bottom of the league's standings.

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Buffalo opened the scoring in the second period, and Eichel tallied the eventual game-winner in the 3-1 decision at the 43-second mark of the third.

In the end, Eichel held an advantage over McDavid in the personal stats, while the Sabres (30th) jumped to within two points of the Oilers (29th) in the standings.

Player Ice Time Goals Assists Shots Corsi (5v5) Faceoff %
Eichel 17:10 1 0 3 54.84 80
McDavid 22:13 0 0 3 44.74 0

These two teams will face off in Edmonton on Jan. 23.

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